Dear athletes and canoeing enthusiasts,

We are excited to introduce the new team responsible for organizing 2025 Waterland Marathon! After many years of dedication, part of the previous team has decided to step down. We sincerely thank them for their hard work and commitment, and we’re eager to build on their fantastic legacy. 💪🚣

Our new team consists of enthusiastic and experienced volunteers who are ready to make this edition a great success. With fresh ideas and plenty of energy, we aim to ensure that the 51th edition runs smoothly and becomes an unforgettable experience for all participants.

Do you have any questions before or during the race?
We are here to help! Don’t hesitate to reach out to us or speak to us directly during the event.

We look forward to seeing you shine on the water. Let’s make it an unforgettable day together! 🌊✨

Best regards,
The Waterland Marathon team

The Amsterdam Waterland Marathon returns for its 51st edition on April 12, 2025, kicking off the new race season. Registration is now open, with a cap of 197 participants.

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Updates for the 51st edition

From this edition onward, only prize money will be awarded, with no start bonuses for top athletes.

Pre-race athletes dinner

As always, participants are invited to join the pre-race athletes dinner on the Friday evening before race day—a chance to connect and prepare for the start of the season.

We’re looking for sponsors

Organized by volunteers as a non-profit event, the Amsterdam Waterland Marathon depends on sponsorships to cover essential expenses, such as the rescue team and prize money. Sponsors interested in supporting this long-standing community event are encouraged to get in touch.

50th edition aftermovie

Get an impression of what it’s like to compete in the Amsterdam Waterland Marathon:

With immense gratitude, the Amsterdam Waterland Marathon organization announces the departure of race director and sponsor Edwin de Nijs and his wife, Puck Ijskes. We are also saying farewell to Rens Janssen, our dedicated spokesperson who handled all your questions and emails. Losing these three fantastic volunteers is a significant blow!

Thanks to Edwin, Puck, and Rens, our race has grown from a modest event with just 20 paddlers into a renowned competition featuring some of the best athletes and world champions. We’ve grown so much that we now need to limit the number of participants who can register.

Organizing the 50th edition, alongside so many kayaking friends from around the globe, was a milestone and an ideal opportunity to explore new possibilities.

A new race committee will be formed, and a new race director will be appointed. We’ll introduce ourselves soon.

As the saying goes, when one door closes, another opens. We look forward to welcoming back many of our kayaking friends from previous years on April 12, 2025. Race entry is already open!