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