Please be aware! One bonus of this amazing bike infrastructure is that everything is lit, so running when it’s dark is a treat in Amsterdam. There are off-road paths covering nearly the entire city, many of them for bikes only and shaded red. Note: Bikes are the main way of getting around Amsterdam. Written By UK Fitness Events If you are looking for a great running event just take a look at some of our 10K Runs, with lots to choose from and some top providers you can find the perfect one for you If you’ve already completed a 5K run, training for and completing a 10K race is the next natural progression in your running journey. A new metro line connecting to North Amsterdam is due to open soon. Public transportation is excellent, with an extensive tram, metro, and ferry system. Nearly all our ‘iconic’ runs are easy to reach from a centrally located hotel or the convention center. The wonderfully preserved older part of the city is inside the S100 beltway road. If you’d like to have an in-person guided running experience in Amsterdam, we highly recommend our friends at Go! Running Tours.Īmsterdam is compact - the canals and Amstel river form sort of a half circle around the older part of the city, and it is only a few km from Central Station to the city’s outer beltway, the A10.
Runners should note that Amsterdam is one of the flattest cities in the world. The Olympic Stadium, built for the 1928 games, is a good add-on or departure point for routes in this area. Further afield, Sloterpark and Amderstam Bos (near the airport) are good running destinations and easy to get to. The ‘north’ part of the city has been developing quickly and features terrific waterside runs. Highlights include the walkways along the canals, lovely runs along the Amstel River, and some of the city’s beautiful parks, notably Vondelpark, Rembrandtpark, and Westerpark. This pedestrian and cycling friendly city is also a haven for runners.
With its historical canals, beautiful older buildings, and wonderful museums, Amsterdam attracts 5 million visitors annually. Amsterdam, Netherlands is the business and cultural center of the Netherlands.
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