Running a Half Marathon in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is home to several running events including the "Amsterdam Halve Marathon" in October.

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our half marathons' running calendar.

Other half marathons in the Netherlands:

Amsterdam Halve Marathon, Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Halve Marathon Rotterdam, Rotterdam (Netherlands)

Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland in the west of the country. Its name derives from Amstellerdam, indicative of the city's origin: a dam in the river Amstel. Settled as a small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became one of the most important ports in the world during the Dutch Golden Age, a result of its innovative developments in trade. During that time, the city was the leading center for finance and diamonds. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the city expanded and many new neighbourhoods and suburbs were formed.

The city is the financial and cultural capital of the Netherlands. Many large Dutch institutions have their headquarters there. The Amsterdam Stock Exchange, the oldest stock exchange in the world is located in the city centre. Amsterdam's main attractions, including its historic canals, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, Hermitage Amsterdam, Anne Frank House, its red-light district, and its many cannabis coffee shops draw millions of international visitors each year.

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Running a Half Marathon in Amsterdam