Frequently asked questions

Will my bib number be sent to my home?
You can pick up your bib number at the Marathon Expo in the RAI Amsterdam. At the latest in the week before the event you will receive an email with all the detailed information and information about picking up your bib number.

Please note! As of this edition, the Marathon Expo will move from Sporthallen Zuid to RAI Amsterdam! There will be more space for exhibitors, sponsors and other partners to present their latest innovations to the running public. This will also be the location where participants collect their bib numbers and where the helpdesk is located.

The opening hours of the Marathon Expo are:

• Thursday 16 October 1pm - 8pm
• Friday 17 October 10.00 - 20.00 hours
• Saturday 18 October 09.00 - 19.00 hours

I live abroad, will I receive my bib number by mail?
If you are registered with a foreign address, you will also have to pick up your bib number. You will receive information about this in the week of the event.

I have taken over a ticket. Can I start in another start wave?
When you take over a bib number after Monday September 8, 2025 you also take over the start wave and start time of that person. Earlier start is not allowed, later start is allowed. 

Transferring NK bib numbers is not allowed.

When will registration open?
Registration for the 2025 TCS Amsterdam Marathon opens on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 09:00.

Registration for the TCS marathon NK and Kids Run opens on Monday, January 6 at 09:00.

When does registration close?
Registration for the TCS Amsterdam Marathon closes on October 6, 2025, unless we sell out before then.
Registration for the TCS Amsterdam Marathon NK will remain open until October 6, 2025. There is no limit on this. 

How much does it cost to register?
You can find the fees here.

I did not receive a confirmation email, what now?
The confirmation email is from 'noreply@atleta.cc'. Check your spam or junk mail.

If you have not received the confirmation email, please contact us via this form. You may have made a typing error in the email address.

Is there a post-registration? Is there a waiting list?
There is no post-registration or waiting list.

If you still want to join us in Amsterdam and looking for a ticket, the Atleta Resale page may be able to help you with that. Please check the Bib number Resale page for tickets. The nearer to the event, the more tickets will be availble for resale.

Changes are temporarily not possible from September 8, 2025 to October 8, 2025. From October 9, 2025 you can make changes again. Changes made after October 9, 2025 will not be taken into account in the printing of the bib number or your start wave classification.

How do I login to my personal account?
If you have previously used your e-mail address to register in Atleta, choose 'Login' during registration. You will then receive an e-mail from 'noreply@atleta.cc' with a code to log in.

How do I change my distance, personal details, expected finish time?
Log in to your dashboard and change your data. You could change your details until 8 September 2025. Later changes will not be taken into account in the orders.

Can I cancel my registration?
If you cannot or do not want to participate, you can transfer your registration to someone else. You can see how this works in the question about 'transferring'.

Can i transfer my registration to 2026?
No, it is not possible to change the registration to 2026, but you can transfer your registration to someone else.
 
How can I assign my registration to someone else?
Go to 'Open dashboard' in your confirmation e-mail. Open your registration and ticket and click 'Details' and 'Transfer ticket'.

Share the unique registration link to allow someone else to claim your ticket. Or choose 'enter the personal details yourself' to fill in all the new runner's details yourself and click 'Save'.
 
If you assign a ticket after the change deadline, 8 September 2025, we can no longer change the name on the bib number. Butthe new participant's name will be in the official results.

Changes are not possible between 8 September and 8 October, 2025. You can assign again from 10 October 2025.

Where can I find the General Terms and Conditions?
You can find the general terms and conditions here.

Is there a shirt available?
Click here for more information on the Mizuno Raceshirt.

Can I change from TCS Marathon to Mizuno Half Marathon?
You may use your TCS (full) Marathon bib number to participate in the Mizuno Half Marathon. There will be no refund of the price difference, but you will keep the right to the free Mizuno race shirt.

You can collect your TCS Marathon bib number during the Marathon Expo and use it to participate in the Mizuno Half Marathon. You will then start in the same colour start wave at the Mizuno Half Marathon. If your colour is not available, you will start in the last wave of the Mizuno Half Marathon.

Participants in the NK must first exchange their NK bib number at the helpdesk.

Check the start waves and location of the Mizuno Half Marathon on our website by then!

Will my bib number be sent to my home address?
You can pick up your bib number at the Marathon Expo in the RAI Amsterdam. At the latest in the week before the event, you will receive an e-mail with all the detailed information and information about picking up your bib number.

Please note! As of this edition, the Marathon Expo is moving from Sporthallen Zuid to RAI Amsterdam! There will be more space for exhibitors, sponsors and other partners to present their latest innovations to the running public. This will also be the location where participants collect their bib numbers and where the helpdesk is located.

The opening hours of the Marathon Expo are:

• Thursday 16 October 13.00 - 20.00 hours
• Friday 17 October 10.00 - 20.00 hours
• Saturday 18 October 09.00 - 19.00 hours

I live abroad, will I receive my bib number by post?
If you are registered with a foreign address, you will also need to pick up your bibn umber. You will receive information about this in the week of the event.

I have taken over a bib number from someone. Can I change the name on the bib number?
Once a bib number is made, the name unfortunately cannot be changed. If the bib number is assigned to you online, your name will appear in the results.

How do I find out in which starting area I will start? 
In the week before the event, you will receive an e-mail with the latest participant information including information about your starting area and start time.
 
Can I start earlier/later?
You may start at the TCS Amsterdam Marathon in a later starting area. Starting earlier is not possible.

Where is the start? 
The start of the full marathon is split between the Olympic Stadium (Area A) and Stadionweg (Area B). The start of the half marathon and the 8K are on Stadionweg.

Where is the finish?
The finish is in the Olympic Stadium

How do I find out in which starting area I start?
In the week before the event, you will receive an e-mail with information about your starting area and start time.

Can I start in a different starting area?
You may start at the TCS Amsterdam Marathon in a later starting area. Starting earlier is not possible.

Can I start earlier/later?
You may start at the TCS Amsterdam Marathon in a later starting area. Starting earlier is not possible.

Where is Le Champion's Helpdesk?
You will find the Helpdesk at the Marathon Expo.

Will I receive a medal? 
Every participant will receive a unique medal after finishing!

Where can I have my medal engraved?
You can have your medal engraved at the engraving stand during the event.

Is there a prize ceremony at the Kids Run? 
There is no prize ceremony. All children will receive a medal after the finish.

I would like to run with my child, can I?
Parents with children aged 4 to 6 are allowed to run with their child on the course. Assistance with older children is not possible.

Are there toilets?
There are toilets outside the Olympic Stadium and at every refreshment station.

Are pacers available?
Yes, pacers are available at the TCS Marathon and Mizuno Half Marathon. Click here for more information and target times on the Runner's World Pacing Team.

Are there shower and changing facilities?
Limited changing rooms and shower facilities are available in Sporthallen Zuid.

Are there lockers available?
There are no lockers or lockers available. You can leave clothes at the clothing drop-off.

Can i run with headphones?
Yes, headphones are allowed.

Can I run with a hydration vest?
Yes, that is allowed.

I am unable to download my QR code. Is that correct?
Unfortunately, it is not possible to download the QR code in a PDF file.

However, there is no need to worry. You will find your personal QR code in the final participant information email dated 7 October 2025. With this email, you can easily collect your race number and any extras during the Marathon Expo at the RAI.