Scenic score
- Rotterdam Marathon
- 58/100
- TCS Amsterdam Marathon
- 61/100 Favoured
Rotterdam Marathon vs TCS Amsterdam Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofRotterdam Marathon or TCS Amsterdam Marathon — which comes out ahead?
Rotterdam Marathon and TCS Amsterdam Marathon split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Rotterdam Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held Favoured
- Elevation profile
- Not held
TCS Amsterdam Marathon
- Mapped route
- Not held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Rotterdam Marathon | TCS Amsterdam Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 58/100 | 61/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 85/100 ✓ | 81/100 |
Conditions
- Rotterdam Marathon
- 85/100 Favoured
- TCS Amsterdam Marathon
- 81/100
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Rotterdam Marathon | TCS Amsterdam Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-10 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-18 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Rotterdam, Netherlands | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Not held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Loop |
| Surface | Road | Road |
| Elevation character | Flat | Pancake Flat |
| Terrain | Road | Road, Trail |
| Scenery | City, Riverside, Waterfront, Lakeside | City, Historic, Riverside, Parkland, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Competitive, Festival | Big City, Destination, Competitive |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Cutoff | 5:30:00 | 6:00:00 |
| Field cap | 18,000 | 32,000 |
| Entry model | Ballot | Open |
Schedule
- Rotterdam Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-04-10 (legacy event-level date).
- TCS Amsterdam Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-10-18 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- TCS Amsterdam Marathon
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Actual distance
- Rotterdam Marathon
- 42.2 km
- TCS Amsterdam Marathon
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Held
- TCS Amsterdam Marathon
- Not held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Not held
- TCS Amsterdam Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Point To Point
- TCS Amsterdam Marathon
- Loop
Surface
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Road
- TCS Amsterdam Marathon
- Road
Elevation character
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Flat
- TCS Amsterdam Marathon
- Pancake Flat
Terrain
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Road
- TCS Amsterdam Marathon
- Road, Trail
Scenery
- Rotterdam Marathon
- City, Riverside, Waterfront, Lakeside
- TCS Amsterdam Marathon
- City, Historic, Riverside, Parkland, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Big City, Competitive, Festival
- TCS Amsterdam Marathon
- Big City, Destination, Competitive
Technicality
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Non Technical
- TCS Amsterdam Marathon
- Non Technical
Cutoff
- Rotterdam Marathon
- 5:30:00
- TCS Amsterdam Marathon
- 6:00:00
Field cap
- Rotterdam Marathon
- 18,000
- TCS Amsterdam Marathon
- 32,000
Entry model
- Rotterdam Marathon
- Ballot
- TCS Amsterdam Marathon
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.