Rotterdam Half

The Rotterdam Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, and starts at 09:00 at the Maassilo in Rotterdam. The 21.1-kilometer route passes through authentic Rotterdam South, by iconic spots such as Katendrecht, the SS Rotterdam and the harbor area, and finishes spectacularly inside Rotterdam Ahoy. The course is fast, flat and officially certified, making it ideal for runners aiming for a fast time. After the finish, there is a festive afterparty with a DJ and various facilities for participants and supporters.

Participants gather in waiting areas and start in 7 waves of 1,000 runners, with one wave every 5 minutes between 09:00 and 09:30. Race bibs can be collected at Run2Day on Saturday or at Ahoy on Sunday morning between 07:00 and 08:00. Luggage can be dropped off free of charge at a drop-off point in Ahoy using a luggage tag. There is a finish celebration with breakfast, free coffee between 09:00 and 10:00, flower sales and an afterparty with DJ All Hans On Deck. The minimum age is 18. No tracking app is available for this edition. The race has multiple waves starting from 09:00, with registration available through Run2Day Rotterdam. The course can be downloaded as a GPX file, and there is a festive finish with a food court and afterparty. Travel tips are provided for the metro and parking.