NN Dam tot Damloop 2026
- Time
- All day
- Where
- Amsterdam
- Province
- Noord-Holland
- Organiser
- Le Champion
- Scope
- National
- Type
- Sports
The NN Dam tot Damloop marks its 40th edition on the weekend of 19 and 20 September 2026. Saturday evening brings the Damloop by Night over 5 English Miles (8 km); Sunday is the main event, 10 English Miles (16.1 km) from the centre of Amsterdam to Zaandam, plus the Mini Dam tot Damlopen for children. The I amsterdam events guide calls it the largest running event of its kind in the Netherlands, with around 35,000 runners on the Sunday distance.
Why it matters
The anniversary edition sold out early. By late July the organiser listed both the 5 and the 10 English Miles as completely sold out, with only the Virtual 40th NN Dam tot Damloop still open. For everyone else the weekend is a spectator event: the course runs from Amsterdam into Zaandam, and watching along the route costs nothing.
Programme highlights
- Saturday 19 September: Damloop by Night, an evening run over 5 English Miles (8 km)
- Sunday 20 September: the main NN Dam tot Damloop over 10 English Miles (16.1 km), Amsterdam to Zaandam
- Sunday 20 September: Mini Dam tot Damlopen, children’s runs over 0.6 and 2.2 km
Practical information
Regular registration is closed: both main distances are sold out, while the virtual run remains open through the organiser’s website. Road closure details for Amsterdam and Zaandam were not yet published on the pages checked for this article; expect the municipalities to publish them closer to the race weekend.
Common questions
When is the Dam tot Damloop 2026?
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026. The night run is on Saturday, the main run on Sunday.
How long is the main run?
10 English Miles, or 16.1 km, from the centre of Amsterdam to Zaandam.
Can I still register?
Not for the road races: the 5 and 10 English Miles are sold out. The Virtual 40th NN Dam tot Damloop was still open at the time of writing.
Is there a children’s run?
Yes, the Mini Dam tot Damlopen on Sunday, with distances of 0.6 and 2.2 km listed by I amsterdam.
Does watching cost anything?
No. Spectating along the course is free.