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Amsterdam Marathon 2026

  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • 25 October 2026
  • 26.2 miles
  • Registration fee: £49
  • Fundraising pledge: £499

Register your interest in a Shelter charity place at the Amsterdam Marathon, one of the most popular marathons in Europe. You'll be first to hear as soon as we have places available.

The route starts and finishes at the Olympic Stadium – follow in the footsteps of legendary athletes and soak up the electric atmosphere. Run past famous landmarks including the Rijksmuseum, the Vondelpark and along the Amstel River. It's a fast, flat course, perfect for beginners or experienced runners chasing a personal best.

Run and fundraise with Team Shelter and defend the right to a safe home for everyone.

You must be at least 18 years old to run the Amsterdam Marathon.

Already have your own place?

If you were lucky enough to secure your own spot, you can still join Team Shelter and use your place to fight the housing emergency. We'd love for you to join the team – please get in touch.

Join Team Shelter

Have any questions?

Check our event guidance or get in touch at running@shelter.org.uk.

All our fundraisers get the best from us

  • a Shelter technical running top

  • training plans created by our partners GH Training

  • access to a personal trainer

  • dedicated support from the Shelter running team

View training guides and resources

Your run fuels the fight for home

A runner in a Shelter vest passes the cheer point of his race and punches the air in celebration.

When you run a marathon for Shelter, you'll stand with people experiencing homelessness or unsafe housing.

For example, your £499 fundraising pledge could:

  • fund 24 webchats for people facing homelessness so they know their rights

  • fund 17 calls to our emergency helpline

  • pay for legal advice to help three families in crisis keep their home

We also campaign tirelessly for long-term change that will tackle the root causes of homelessness. Join us and be part of the fight for housing justice.

Fundraising for Shelter

We recommend you start by setting up a fundraising page on JustGiving and asking friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you. You can also organise an event such as a bake sale or quiz. See our fundraising resources for more inspiration.

Please make sure you’re confident in reaching the fundraising pledge before you sign up. We invest in places at charity events and need to raise as much as possible for our fight against housing injustice.

Our friendly Events team are on hand to support you with your fundraising. If you have a question or want to talk through ideas, email running@shelter.org.uk or call us on 0344 515 1190.

Read our full guidance about running and fundraising for Shelter

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