The Rotterdam marathon is the Netherlands largest 1 day sporting event - a big international race with lots of bands, dj's and an estimated 925,000 spectators lining the route. It is one of the fastest courses in the world and has been awarded the prestigious IAAF Gold Label.
The race starts and finishes at Coolsingel in front of the Town Hall. A fast course that passes through areas such as Erasmusbrag, Olympia Weg, Slinge, Vaanweg and Waraande.