TCS 8K

The TCS 8K is part of the TCS Amsterdam Marathon.

The 8K takes participants from the Stadionweg on the first small round of the official marathon course. Along the way you will pass, among other attractions, the Rijksmuseum and Vondelpark! The last part of the course takes you via the Amstelveenseweg to the finish in the Olympic Stadium.

Course highlights

Start

Starting time: 09.45 and 09.50 hours

Time limit: 1 hour

Start Area B
The TCS 8K starts in Area B at the Stadionweg. Each start wave corresponds to an expected finish time. The color of your bib number corresponds to the color of your start wave.

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Wave	Color	Expected finish time	Start time Area B
Wave 1	Red	Finish < 0.50 hrs	09.45 hrs
Wave 2	Black	TCS employees and guests, members Le Champion, Business Run and Groups	09.48 hrs
Wave 3	Purple	Finish > 0.50 hrs	09.50 hrs

View the map of Start Area B and the start waves for the 8K here.

Clothing drop-off
Participants in the TCS 8K can find their drop-off point on the square in front of Sporthallen Zuid. The service is free but we are not responsible for any stolen or missing items. It is not allowed to take loose items of clothing into the starting areas. The clothing drop-off is opened from 8.40 until 12.15 hours.

Course

Time limit
The time limit for the TCS 8K is 1 hour. After 10.55 hours, finishing in the Olympic Stadium is no longer possible.

Refreshment stations
There will be a sponge and water station along the course, handing out water, sportsdrink as well as fruit. Toilet and first-aid facilities will also be available.

Distance	AA Drink Iso Lemon	Water	Bananas	Sponges
5 K
Finish

AA Drink Iso Lemon

Especially developed energy drink to maintain your fluid and energy balance during that strenuous exertion
The vitamins B3, E, B5, B6 and H support the immune system and metabolism

The AA Drink Iso Lemon are handing out in 0.15L cups. At the finish, participants receive a bottle of AA Drink Iso Lemon of 0.33L.

Pay attention! There are no energy bars/gels available at the refreshment stations, so you should bring these yourself (if desired).

Finish

Participants will finish at the Olympic Stadium in front of the grandstand. You can finish in the stadium until 10.55 hours. At the finish you will receive your medal. Water is also available here. After crossing the finish line, please try to keep moving. Outside the Olympic Stadium you will receive a bottle of AA Drink and banana.