Amsterdam Half Marathon Race Prep

Mizuno Half Marathon (TCS Amsterdam Marathon weekend): a flat loop course in Amsterdam. Pacing by section, fueling, and race-day tips.

Use TrainPace to plan a simple, repeatable strategy for Amsterdam Half Marathon: pacing targets, fueling basics, and course/elevation awareness.

Pace calculator: training zones + race pace
Fuel planner: carbs/hour + gel timing
Elevation analysis: hills, grades, and difficulty

How to prepare for Amsterdam Half Marathon

Plan pacing, fueling, and course strategy for Amsterdam Half Marathon using free calculators and GPX elevation analysis.

Pick a realistic goal time: Use a recent race result or time trial to set a starting point.
Set training paces: Calculate easy, tempo, threshold, and interval paces for your training block.
Build a fueling plan: Estimate carbs/hour and gel timing that you can practice in long runs.
Review course elevation: Upload a GPX to spot key climbs and decide where to adjust effort.

Mizuno Half Marathon (TCS Amsterdam Marathon weekend) course guide

The Mizuno Half Marathon is part of the TCS Amsterdam Marathon weekend in October. The organisers call it the biggest half marathon in the Netherlands. It starts on Stadionweg, shares most of its route with the marathon, and finishes inside the Olympic Stadium. The race site describes the Amsterdam course as flat and fast.

Mizuno Half Marathon (TCS Amsterdam Marathon weekend) at a glance
Fact	Value
Location	Amsterdam, Netherlands
Distance	21.1 km (half marathon)
Usually held	October
Course	flat, loop
Official site	https://www.tcsamsterdammarathon.eu/mizuno-half-marathon

Course highlights

Start on Stadionweg, next to the Olympic Stadium
Utrechtse Bridge over the Amstel river
Watergraafsmeer and Zeeburg
Shared marathon route through Amsterdam city centre
Finish in front of the grandstand in the Olympic Stadium

Mizuno Half Marathon (TCS Amsterdam Marathon weekend) pacing strategy

The race site describes the course as flat and fast, so an even pace is the plan. The start is in waves by expected finish time, so line up in your own wave and avoid a fast start.

Pacing by course section
Section	Terrain	Advice
km 0–5	Flat city streets: Stadionweg, Churchilllaan and Rijnstraat	Start at goal pace or slightly slower in your start wave.
km 5–15	Flat; Amstel bridge, Watergraafsmeer, Zeeburg and the shared marathon route	Hold an even pace and take fuel at km 9 if you use gels.
km 15–21.1	Flat route back to the Olympic Stadium	Keep steady and speed up in the final 2 km.

Fueling notes

The race site says Maurten gels are given at km 9, and that no gels or bars are given at the other stations. Bring extra gels yourself; Maurten advises one gel every 6 km.

Race-day tips

Check your wave: the race site lists the first start at 13:20 and later waves up to 13:55 for the most recent edition shown
Arrive at the start area no earlier than half an hour before your start time, as the race site advises
Use the free clothing drop-off tents in front of Sporthallen Zuid
Carry your own gels, as only one gel point is listed

Frequently asked questions

Is the Amsterdam Half Marathon flat?

Yes. The race site describes the Amsterdam course as known for its flat, fast, and historic character. We found no official climb figure.

Where does the Amsterdam Half Marathon finish?

It finishes in front of the grandstand in the Olympic Stadium.

When is the Amsterdam Half Marathon held?

It is held in October, as part of the TCS Amsterdam Marathon weekend, and Wikipedia says the marathon is on the third Sunday of October.

Facts checked 2026-10 against the sources below. Race details change from year to year — confirm with the official site before race day.

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