Are you able to get one of the 50,000 bib numbers for one of the biggest running events in the world? If so, you will start Sunday, September 23rd with some top world athletes at the Prins Hendrikkade in the center of Amsterdam to run 10 English Miles through the IJtunnel to Zaandam.

Along the way, you’ll be encouraged by 200,000 spectators and dozens of live music performances, which guarantee a unique atmosphere.

The Dam tot Damloop includes the following distances:

• 10 English Mile
• 4 English Mile
• Run2Day Ladies Damloop 4 English Mile
• 2.2 km Mini run
• 0.6 km Mini run

The Dam tot Damloop is part of the Dam tot Dam weekend, along with the Dam tot Dam Wandeltocht (for walking), and Dam tot Dam FietsClassic (for cycling).

This particular weekend, Le Champion sets more than 70,000 athletes in motion!

 

Course

Both the competition and the fitness run will once again cover a 10 Mile (16.1 km) route and including the delightful loop along Kadoelenweg and Stoombootweg. On leaving the tunnel, runners will continue across the motorway and take the second turn towards the Buiksloterdijk. They will then turn onto Molenwijkpark via the Landsmeerderdijk, Kadoelenweg, Stoombootweg and Appelweg. After Molenwijkpark, runners will take the cycle path on the Verlengde Stellingweg to Noorder IJ- and Zeedijk in Zaandam where the course crosses the Zuiddijk and Dam to the finish on the Peperstraat. Every kilometer is clearly signposted. With over 40 bands, dance troupes, and brass bands, we will create an unforgettable atmosphere.

Time limit
The limit for the 10 Mile run is 2 hours and the finish in Zaandam closes at 17.00.

In order to organize the Dam tot Damloop, many streets and roads must be closed to traffic. Time limits are strictly enforced in the Dam tot Damloop to avoid holding up traffic more than necessary. For health and safety reasons, it is important that all participants respect these limits. Once the support vehicle has passed, the route will be re-opened to traffic. The water and first aid posts will also be removed and it will no longer be possible to finish the run.

Should you exceed the time limit and be taken out of the run, you will no longer be eligible for a medal, nor will you be included in the results. The organization therefore advises all participants to train properly for the event to be able to finish within the generous time limits.

10 Mile participants who are reached by the support vehicle at the 6 km, 11 km or 14 km points, based on the checkpoint schedule, will be asked by the jury to terminate their run and board the support vehicle. The support vehicle will bring participants to the De Vang sports complex in Zaandam.

These points should be passed by the following times on Sunday:

• 6 km, 15.32
• 11 km, 16.16
• 14 km, 16.42

Time clocks
From the second kilometer onwards, there will be time clocks at every even-numbered kilometer, and at the 5 and 15 km points. These clocks will be activated at the start of the men’s run (11.05 am). The clocks at the start and finish are also synchronized with this standard time. On passing the finish line, participants can calculate how much time should be subtracted to establish their personal time intervals and finishing times. This calculation will be done automatically by the BibTag to find your actual finish time.