Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark = Official Marathon hotel
K.P. van der Mandelelaan 150
3062 MB Rotterdam

There will be an award ceremony for every distance at the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam. Look at the programme for times.

Your bib number will not be sent to you. The bib number can only be collected during the marathon weekend at the Marathon Sport Expo upon presentation of your confirmation of entry, which you will have received by post.

ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam participants will receive two bib numbers. One bib number must be affixed to your chest and be clearly visible. The second bib number should be attached to your back. You will be provided with safety pins with which to attach the bib numbers.

10 km Rotterdam and AD 5 km Run participants will receive one bib number, which should be attached to your chest and be clearly visible.

Fill in your medical details on the reverse of the bib number that you will wear on your chest. This is very important; the information will help the organisers to provide appropriate help in case of an emergency.

During the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam a separate competition is organised for Dutch companies; the Business Runs! Constituting the Business Relay Marathon, the Business Marathon and the Business Duo Marathon.

ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam

The age category you are allocated to for the marathon will be determined by your age on the day of the event.

Other runs

There are no age categories for the 10 km Run Rotterdam and the AD 5 km Run. These runs are sub-divided into two categories only; men and women..

Several championships will take place during the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam. They are the KPN Championship, TNT Championship, the Rotterdam Civil Servants' Championship and the Dutch Business Runs Championships.

ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam

Cancellation and refund
Refunds of the entry fee (minus €5.00 administration costs) will only be given if cancellation takes place before February 14, 2011.
Transfers
Transfer of bib numbers is only possible up to March 14, 2012 (cost €5.00) and ONLY with permission of the organisers. It is only possible to transfer bib numbers within the same gender (man>man and woman>woman). Thereafter transfers (man>man and woman>woman) will only be possible on Friday April 13 and Saturday April 14, 2011 (costs €10.00) at the Marathon Sport Expo. Please note: transfers will not be possible on Sunday April 15.
You can change your bib number for a (shorter) distance during the marathon weekend, but you will be running without a time registration.

5 km Run en 10 km Run Rotterdam

Cancellation and refund
The entry fee cannot be refunded.
Transfers
It is not possible to transfer bib numbers.

Before the start and after the finish of the ABN AMRO marathon Rotterdam you will have access to the changing facilities on presentation of your bib number. You will also be able to take a shower and get a massage here. The changing facilities are located in the Albeda College and the Zadkine. There is no parking near the changing facilities.

Address

Albeda College
Zuster Hennekeplein 80
3033 BW Rotterdam

Zadkine
Benthemstraat 15
3032 AA Rotterdam

Opening times

Sunday April 15, 09.00 -17.30

The ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam has chosen a charity again this year.

The special Marathon Church Service on the Saturday before the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam is unique in the Netherlands.

We advise you to come to the start in your running clothes. There is no provision for leaving clothing at the start. This is only possible at the changing facilities.

Please note: Any clothing and/or other material left at the start/finish will be destroyed.

Look here to see the course maps of the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam. The start and finish of the 31st ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam will take place in front of the Rotterdam Town Hall on the Coolsingel. The starting shot is traditionally fired by a canon.

The 32nd international ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam, the 10 km Run Rotterdam and the AD 5 km Run will take place on Sunday April 15, 2012.

The Kids Runs will take place on Saturday afternoon April 10, 2012. 

Want a unique personal memento of your participation in the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam? Have your medal engraved with your name and finish time immediately after your performance!
You can personalise the medal you receive from us immediately after the race at the engraving stand. When you complete the entry form, please mention that you want your medal engraved and we will provide you with a voucher for this with your bib number.

It is only possible to enter online.

Extran Hydro Lemon Ice will be served at all fluid stations during the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam. At the 20 km marker additional carbohydrates will be served in the form of Extran Energy Orange. All participants will be served Extran Hydro Lemon Ice after the finish.

The finish will be in front of the Town Hall on the Coolsingel and will close at 16.30. To ensure a constant flow, you are requested to continue to walk on after the finish. You must therefore strictly follow the directions of the organisers at the finish.

In the service area after the finish you will receive a plastic sheet, a medal and further care. There will be stands where you can get water, Extran, bananas and tea. The cordoned off area after the finish is only accessible by participants and the organisers and therefore not spectators and supporters.

The fluid stations can be found at every 5 km point of the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam and the 10 km Run Rotterdam. These posts are clearly marked and consist of several stands.
Extran Hydro Lemon Ice will be served. At the fluid stations near the 20 km point Extran Energy Orange (extra grape sugars) will also be served. Tea will also be available at the 25 km and 35 km points. Sponge posts (for cooling) can be found between the fluid stations.

To avoid stomach upsets fruit will not be served at the care posts. Bananas will be served after the finish. Water will be served via our unique drink system Smart Drinking.

After the finish you can get a banana. These will be distributed in the service area by Fyffes.

From 2011 the Kids Runs will be held on the Saturday before the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam.

You can leave your belongings in ABN AMRO's dressing rooms or lockers. Any abandoned items such as bags, clothes, etc. at the start and other areas will not be collected for safe keeping. These items can not be claimed as "lost property". The police will not complete lost property reports in these circumstances.

There will once again be a  Marathon Sport Expo this year. Among other things, you can pick up your bib number at the race secretariat here.

There is a medical stand at every 2.5 km. First aid and Compeed products will be available here. If you need help or find you can not run any further, walk at a steady pace to the next care or sponge stand. You will be met here by the Red Cross or Rotterdam First Aid (Rotterdam EHBO) and transported to the Albeda College.

It will not be possible to collect you at random places along the course.
For emergencies a location has been set up immediately after the finish. For non-emergency medical help please go to the Albeda College.

Read this information well!

Advice for the preparation and before the run:

1. If you have issues with your health, which results in high risk of heart / vascular disease, such as overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, earlier occurrences of heart /vascular disease, or it is prevalent in your family, or if you have injuries, we advise you to get yourself checked out by a sports medical specialist. In the Netherlands, that would be the Sport Medisch Adviesbureau (S.M.A.) or a sports policlinic. On the website www.sportzorg.nl you will find more information on check-ups, testing methods and a questionnaire (incl. A cardio vascular questionnaire) that you can fill in. After filling in the questionnaire you can determine whether it makes sense to have a cardio vascular check-up.

2. Clothing and weather:

• Above 15 degrees and especially 20 degrees you must wear light ventilating clothing. Otherwise the body can't dispel the heat causing it to build up. (do not wear cotton; it retains moisture)
• A thermal vest is best on the skin in cold weather (5 degrees and for slow runners 10 degrees). Wear a thin ventilated layer (no nylon) on top. A hat is recommended in wind and low wind chill factor.
• Tie your laces well (dubble loop) and make sure they don't become loose during the race.

Note: The slower you run the more clothing you will need (except at around 20 degrees).  The body cools down quickly when walking.  The wind chill factor is determined by the wind and humidity.  For example: When the temperature is +10°C with average wind (wind-force 5) it will feel like +4.  However, if it is 5°C with average wind, it will feel like -4°C. In Rotterdam the afternoon temperature often falls by 5 or 6°C, which means among the slower runners we often see cold runners.

3. Make a training plan. This will of course depend on the event you are taking part in.

4. Run only on well-worn shoes (never new!) and socks and keep an eye on the road surface during your training. Change from left to right while running and go off road whenever possible. Please don't wear brand new shoes and socks for the race.

5. If you have or have had high temperature (>39o) in the week preceding the event, do not run.

Advice for directly before and after the run

1. How much you drink is dependent on the weather and how much you transpire (this is very personal). Drink up to 45 minutes before the start. The stop drinking and go to the toilet. Take a bottle (ca. 300 ml) with you to the starting pen and drink all of it 5-10 minutes before the start. This way you'll avoid having to go to the toilet during the race. Feeling thirsty is never a good measure. If you are not used to drinking, only drink water (100-200 ml) every 15 minutes. Drinks containing carbohydrates are also suitable. Make sure you consume about 70 grams of carbohydrates during the entire race. Bottles with measured amounts of sports drinks (that you carry with you in your belt) can help. If the weather is cool or if you are not a fast runner, consume energy drinks rather than solid food or fruit. The latter stays too long in the stomach. Remember: the difference in your weight before and after the race of 1 kg or more is the amount of liquid you have drunk too little. Try this out when you are training.
Click here for more information about drinking, individual liquid requirements and the drinking system during the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam.

2. Listen to your body! If you don't feel well, stop running. The first signs of dehydration are: goose pimples on your chest and upper arms, shivers, pressure in the head, dizziness, later muscle cramp, vomiting and dry skin. These symptoms can quickly lead to disorientation and confusion. If you have experienced dehydration and/or high temperature then there is a high probability that you will experience it again, especially in warm weather. Do not run; there is no shame in dropping out!

3. If you have calf cramps run slowly or walk, do light stretches; don't stop but drink extra! Look out for dehydration.

4. Start slowly. Check your pace, every kilometre too fast at the beginning of the race can mean the loss of minutes per kilometre at the end of the race. Run at your own pace; avoid increasing your tempo or sprinting in the final kilometres.

5. STOP if you experience chest pain, abnormal shortness of breath or dizziness.

6. Keep an eye on the road surface and other situations around you.

7. Apply Vaseline to your nipples, thighs and other areas likely to chafe.

8. You are expected to carry medical information relating to illnesses (e.g. diabetes, medicines) with you -preferably written on the reverse of your bib number. Write also the telephone number of a person who can be contacted during the race. Also write your name, address and telephone number on the reverse of your bib number.

Advice for after the run

1.Drink a lot and warm down or cool down (depending on what you call it). Drink first and then eat a light meal (bread banana etc.)

2. Also in the days that follow walk regularly and drink more also consume more carbohydrates. Give yourself enough time to recover!

3. If the weather is cold, change your clothing immediately after the race and drink thee or broth. Do not drink any alcohol or coffee.

4. Directly after the finish it is sensible to drink lots and to consume enough carbohydrates. This will help you replenish the liquids and energy lost during the race. Recommended are sports drinks with carbohydrates, lots of water (>1/2 litre) and ripe bananas.

Urgent questions just before the race

If despite preparing well and reading the medical information you still have urgent questions, on the day before a running event, relating to training, injuries, nutrition etc. Please contact your local doctor.

We wish you all the best with your preparation!

The Medical Committee ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam
J.M. van Ochten, arts

ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam: 18 years
10 km Loop Rotterdam: 16 years
AD 5 km Loop: 14 years
ABN AMRO Kids Run 2,5 km: 10 years
ABN AMRO Kids Run 1 km: 7 years

The Beurs-World Trade Center is where the official Pasta Party will be held this year.

All the startingtimes are half a hour earlier then last year. See the complete programme.

After the finish, all participants will receive a medal as a souvenir of the event. You can also have your medal engraved with your name and finishing time.

We advise you to come to Rotterdam by public transport. A few weeks before the start of the event we will place all information relating to traffic measures on the website.

You will find the race secretariat at the Beurs-WTC (Beursplein 37, Rotterdam) on Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Sunday April 15. The  Marathon Sport Expo can also be found here. Have you got a question about your entry? Send an e-mail to the race secretariat.

You will receive the registration card, at the very latest, two weeks before the start of the event by post. The registration card is strictly personal and not transferable.

All results will be published on this website after the finish of the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam on the evening of Sunday April 15.

There is a lot to do in Rotterdam before and after the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam. Rotterdam is an ever growing metropolis where there is much to discover. Several modern architectural marvels make the city an attraction in itself.

To determine which starting pen you should be in you must fill choose one of the options below when you complete your entry form.

Starting pens ABC (men and women)

Starting pen A : < 2.30 hrs
Starting pen B : < 2.45 hrs
Starting pen C : < 3.00 hrs

To be able to start in pens A, B or C you must send proof of the time you have run after 1 April 2009, within 5 days. You can send the proof as an attachment in an email to info@marathonrotterdam.nl with "Starting Pen A"  "Starting Pen B" "Starting Pen C" in the subject field, stating the time you have run and the date and place you ran that time.
You can also fax the proof to +31 10-2919172 or by post to Rotterdam Marathon B.V., Postbus 21955, 3001 AZ Rotterdam.

Starting pens DEFG (men en women)

Starting pen D: target time between 3.00 hrs and 3.30 hrs
Starting pen E: target time between 3.30 hrs and 4.00 hrs
Starting pen F: target time between 4.00 hrs and 4.30 hrs
Starting pen G: target time between 4.30 hrs and 5.30 hrs

The starting pen that you have chosen will be printed on your bib number.

N.B. If you haven't chosen a starting pen, you will automatically be allocated to starting pen G.

There are special starting pens for the Business Relay Marathon, the Business Duo Marathon and the Rotterdam Civil Servants.

Each starting pen will be signed with a banner. The color of the banner is the same as the color on your bib number.

The color of the banners at the starting pens are:
A = Red
B = Purple
C = Gray
D = Green
E = Bleu
F = Yellow
G = White
R = Orange
Business Runs = dark bleu

ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam - 5 hours and 30 minutes

There is also a time limit for passing the 5 km points. These are indicated on the course map. You must have passed the points by the times shown. The course is released by the police after this time. If you find yourself on the course after the closing time, you will be running at your own risk and responsibility. Follow the directions of the organisers and look out for the information boards.

10 km Run Rotterdam - 1 hour and 15 minutes

AD 5 km Run - 60 minutes

For the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam clocks will be placed at the following points:

• Start
• Every 5 kilometre point
• Half-marathon point
• 1000 en 500 metre before the finish on the Coolsingel
• Finish

For the 10 km Run Rotterdam clocks will be placed at the following points:

• Start
• 5 kilometre point
• 1000 en 500 metre before the finish on the Coolsingel
• Finish

Participants of the AD 5 km Run will see clocks at the following points:

• Start
• 1000 en 500 metre before the finish on the Coolsingel
• Finish

Time registration at the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam, the 10 km Run Rotterdam and the 5 km Run will take place via Chronotrack. Your time will only be registered if you run with a Tag. 

Toilets can be found in the changing facilities, at the start and along the course. The toilets are provided by Dixi.

It will not be possible to warm up on the course. Follow the instructions of the organisers.