Fast, flat course through the Dutch capital finishing inside the Olympic Stadium.
Amsterdam Marathon 2026 on October 18, 2026 brings a strong field rated 93/100. Ruth Chepngetich 🇰🇪 leads our projections at 10.3%, with Conner Mantz 🇺🇸 in close pursuit at 7.1%.
Watch for the head-to-head between Ruth Chepngetich and Conner Mantz — our model has them separated by only 3.3 points. Tsehay Gemechu 🇪🇹 (6.7%) adds a wildcard element. Course knowledge and pacing strategy will be decisive in the closing stages.
Cool conditions (10°C / 50°F) are favorable for fast times. Cool and flat skies should allow athletes to push the pace early. Watch for Light impacting the exposed sections of the course.
Ruth Chepngetich is our pick at 10.3%. Course record pace (2:03:36) is within reach if conditions cooperate.
Course record: 2:03:36. Amsterdam hosts this 42.195 km event.