Dutch record holder Abdi Nageeye at the start of 39th NN Marathon Rotterdam
Dutch marathon runner Abdi Nageeye will be at the start of the most beautiful marathon in the Netherlands for the 3rd time on Sunday 7 April. The 29-year-old top athlete is no stranger to Rotterdam. In 2015, he made his debut in Rotterdam and finished 9th overall in a time of 2.12.33. He was crowned Dutch Champion with this fantastic performance. In 2017, he was the first Dutch athlete ever to dive under the 'magical' limit of 2.10.00 (2.09.36) on the Coolsingel. Half a year later, on a sunny day in Amsterdam, the Somali-born man claimed the national title in a Dutch record of 2.08.16.
The talented Nageeye returns to Rotterdam, partly to take revenge after the European Athletics Championships in Berlin where he had to stop in the final stages after suffering from cramps. Earlier that year, he ran the Boston Marathon where he finished 7th in very harsh weather conditions. The athlete himself said this was his toughest marathon ever.
Khalid Choukoud opens new attack on his personal best at the NN Marathon Rotterdam in 2019
Khalid Choukoud will be at the start of the NN Marathon Rotterdam for the sixth time on Sunday 7 April 2019. The 32-year-old athlete from The Hague's AV Sparta ran his PB of 2.10.52 in 2014 during his debut in Rotterdam and wants to finish as close to two hours and ten minutes as possible on Sunday 7 April. Choukoud has the opportunity to set the second fastest time ever run by a Dutchman in Rotterdam on this international stage.
However, the two previous editions did not suit the top Dutch athlete. In 2017, he had to stop because of blisters and in 2018 he didn't make it to the finish because of an unfortunate fall at the start. In the upcoming edition, Choukoud wants to do everything possible to improve his best performance of 2.10.52. Choukoud is receiving all possible support from the organisation to surpass himself. A strong group of pacers has been formed to help him.
Koen Naert on the hunt for a personal best at 39th NN Marathon Rotterdam
The 29-year-old Koen Naert will be at the start of the 39th NN Marathon Rotterdam next spring. In August this year, the Belgian athlete from Roeselaere won the gold medal in the marathon at the European Championships in Berlin. He finished in 2:09:51 and beat his personal best by twenty-five seconds. Earlier this year at Valencia he also improved his PB on the half marathon by more than two minutes. His time was a very quick 1:01:42.
The European Champion is working hard to build up his condition in the run-up to next year in which he wants to qualify for the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020. That is one of the reasons why he chose the fast track at Rotterdam.
First 5.000 early bird bib numbers for the marathon and AA Drink 1/4 marathon distance are sold out
In less than three days, all 5.000 early bird bib numbers for the marathon distance were sold out. The early bird bib numbers for the AA Drink 1/4 marathon distance were sold out a week later. The sale of the regular bib numbers has already started. Will you be at there on Sunday the 7th of April, 2019? The event remains undiminished in popularity year on year so do not wait too long to register!
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Registration opens Thursday the 27th of September
Get ready for some good news! The registration opens Thursday the 27th of September at 2pm. Are you one of them on April 6th and 7th, 2019? The event remains undiminished in popularity year on year so do not wait too long to register!
All race results and pictures are now online
Good news! All races results are now online! Also take a look at our Facebook album for our first pictures.
Edition 2018
Hardloopsupporter is live!
During the NN Marathon Rotterdam you can be encouraged by personal support video’s! Tag your fans and let them send in a free video via www.hardloopsupporter.nl/en. Nationale-Nederlanden. Supporting all runners.
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Subscribe for the Nationale-Nederlanden Pacing Team powered by Runner’s World
This year, the ‘Nationale-Nederlanden Pacing Team powered by Runner’s World returns to the NN Marathon Rotterdam! In 2018, the team of pacers helps you accomplish your personal target time. The pacers are experienced marathon runners who are able to adhere to the smoothest possible running schedule. No matter what your target time is, they are here to support you.
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Marathon distance sold out
Due to the overwhelming interest the Marathon distance is sold out! If you don't have a bib number, but still want to finish on the Coolsingel in the marathon weekend, then the AD City Run Rotterdam (4.2K) could be the thing for you.
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Share your experience with #demooiste
Only one month left! That's why we want to share something special. No other marathon in the Netherlands can match the Rotterdam atmosphere. The iconic Eramus Bridge, famous Coolsingel and magical Kralingen. Moments you'll never forget. We are proud of our city, proud of our Marathon and want to share this feeling via #demooiste (translation: the most beautiful). Share your feeling with us the upcoming month.
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2018 Coursemaps now online!
Our 2018 course maps are ready! With our new start location near the Erasmus Bridge and our complete course. Rotterdam is ready for you!
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Bib numbers 1/4 Marathon Rotterdam sold out
Due to the overwhelming interest in the 1/4 Marathon Rotterdam this distance is sold out! If you don't have a bib number, but still want to finish on the Coolsingel in the marathon weekend, then the AD City Run Rotterdam (4.2K) could be the thing for you.
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Great number of top-tier international runners to take part in 38th edition of NN Marathon Rotterdam
A large number of top-tier international runners has committed to taking part in the 38th edition of the NN Marathon Rotterdam. Since the field will include so many elite runners, the organisers expect a close race which may not be decided until the final metres before the finish line at the city’s renowned Coolsingel. Several athletes have previously run personal bests in Rotterdam and are familiar with the extremely fast course, whose starting point has been moved to the foot of the iconic Erasmus Bridge.
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Our online magazine
Learn more about the 38th edition of the NN Marathon. Read our online magazine filled with tips and tricks.
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New role for iconic Erasmus Bridge at 38th NN Marathon Rotterdam
Coolsingel will remain the beating heart of The Marathon Weekend in 2018
The 38th edition of the NN Marathon Rotterdam will feature a new and inspiring start location. At 10am on Sunday, 8 April 2018, many thousands of runners participating in the country’s greatest, fastest and most popular marathon will start from the beginning of the iconic Erasmus Bridge. The starting cannon and the lifting ramp with Lee Towers, who will once again perform You’ll Never Walk Alone as tradition demands, will also move to the new start location.
Coolsingel will remain the beating heart of The Marathon Weekend in 2018. On Sunday, participants in both the full marathon and the 1/4 marathon will cross the finish line at the Coolsingel. On Saturday, thousands of kids will get moving during the two NN Kids’ Runs (1K and 2.5K, respectively), followed by the 4.2K AD City Run.
