This event was first run in May 1981 with 200 participants, the winner was John Graham (UK) with a time of 2Hr 09min 28sec. Since then the event has developed into the largest one-day sporting event in The Netherlands. Rotterdam owes its strong and unique position in the marathon world to the fact that the Marathon Rotterdam is a quality event. Its primary aim is to organize an internationally attractive marathon of high quality. There is an annual Sports Expo which adds greater appeal to the event for both spectator and runner.

The course is recognized as one of the fastest in the world and is accepted as a spectacular eventwith an attractive atmosphere. The Marathon Rotterdam is a "must" for both the world leaders and the other 10,000 runners. 

The Marathon of Rotterdam receives worldwide coverage and is growing on yearly basis as an event that must be run. 

Start: Coolsingel Rotterdam, 12:00 uur

Course records
Male	Josephat Kiprono	Kenya	2001	2:06:44
Female	Tegla Laroupe	Kenya	1998	2:20:47
Date:	April	Organising Country:	Holland	- Netherlands

For more information: www.rotterdammarathon.nl