Rotterdam Marathon

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Rotterdam Marathon

Apr 13, 2008

4.0

Where

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Start time

06:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

April 13, 2008

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 06:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Details

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Phone Number

+31 10 4197329

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Reviews

4.3

Based on 68 Reviews from other runners - tap or click to see all!

By: Al N.

Posted: April 10, 2019

Big Al's Comment

This was by far one of the best and most organized marathons I have ever run and I've done 74 of them. The course is flat like pancake and the energy from the spectators is unbelievable. Plenty of water and energy drinks on the course but no sign of Gue or Gel. I highly recommend this race, especially if you wish to do an international marathon

5.0

By: SK L.

Posted: April 13, 2018

Organisation is poor, beginners think twice

I have to say I have high expectation to this marathon, yet higher expectation means higher disappointment. There are a few things that non-local runners should be aware of: 1) Bag drop service is NOT free and has to pre-register. Maybe it's only me who got it wrong. I have never been to any sizeable marathon that runners have to pay for bag drop. They did have that extra option comes with changing facility when registered, but I got a wrong impression that it is only applicable if you use the changing facility. When I realised, it is already too late to add the option. Anyway it is very inconvenient for me as a non-local. I had to walk for a while (without sunlight) to take tram back to hotel with only my short sleeves shirt. And because of that I caught a cold and still not recovered when I am typing this piece of comment. 2) Drinking stations obviously not enough. They have one station for every 5km, which I think is insufficient, especially under a temp. of 20c in the mid day. 3) No food provided. I just wonder how come the organiser not even provide bananas or chocolates in the station. Obviously this is just an easy thing to do. As a result of 2) and 3), if you do not have local supporters to supply you with extra water and food, it's gonna be a tough race. I believe nearly all good comments are contributed from the cheering crowds but I would say the organization has to definitely improve otherwise it will not attract international runners. Anyway this race does not make me want to it again.

3.0

By: Boatjan J.

Posted: April 15, 2017

Fast and lively marathon

Ran Rotterdam marathon in 2017. Approx. 15 thousand participants in the marathon and many of them are quite fast, so either you are shooting for sub 2:30 or for over 5h marathon, you will have lots of company. The course is in the shape of number 8 with a couple of sections repeating. It is almost completely flat, except when crossing the bridge at km 1 and then back again at km 27. But the climb is almost not worth of mentioning. Very fast and also crowded with spectators, who are quite loud and awesome. Weather in 2017 was quite hot (23C) and very sunny, which bothered me a bit, but it influenced very little on my finishing time. In the days before and after the marathon, weather was much more favorable (approx. 13C), which is also the average temperature in Rotterdam at the beginning of April. Organization was excellent, expo quite big, which made the whole experience even better. I absolutely recommend running the Rotterdam marathon, it is not considered a major marathon, but still has everythig on the same level or even better as the major European marathons do.

5.0

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Setting a new course record of 2:05:49 William Kipsang won the 2008 Rotterdam Marathon. Daniel Rono was second in 2:06:58 and 2001 World 10,000m champion Charles Kamathi was third in a 2:07:33 with personal best times for both. The women's race was won by Lyubov Morgunova of Russia in a personal best of 2:25:12.

IAAF

Apr 14, 2008

Fortis Rotterdam Marathon hoping for its first sub-2:06

Race Organizers for the 2008 Rotterdam Marathon are expecting fast times in this year's line-up. The course record of 2:06:14 was set by Kenyan Felix Limo four years ago. Defending champion Joshua Chelanga will be joined by five sub-2:07 and five sub 2:08 marathoners such as Paul Kiprop, Richard Limo, Benjamin Maiyo and Jimmy Muindi. The women's race will feature four women with a personal best under 2:28 - Malgorzata Sobanska, Lyubov Morgunova, Alice Chelagat and Zekiros Adanech.

IAAF

Apr 11, 2008

Impressive field for the Rotterdam Marathon

The 2008 Fortis Marathon Rotterdam has announced their elite fields which include five athletes with a personal best under 2:07. The goal is to break Felix Limo's course record of 2:06:14 set in 2004. Expect top performances by Robert Cheboror, William Kipsang, Paul Kiprop Kirui, Richard Limo, Benjamin Maiyo, Rodgers Rop and Jimmy Muindi.

IAAF

Mar 26, 2008

Rotterdam Marathon boasting three 2:06 marathon runners.

The April 13th Rotterdam Marathon will be loaded with talent. Three of the top athletes have run sub 2:07 in the marathon and two returning champions have gone under 2:09. The three sub 2:07 runners are from Kenya. Robert Cheboror, William Kipsang and Joseph Riri all have impressive marathon races under their belt which should make for a grueling race.

IAAF

Feb 14, 2008