Runners in the Amsterdam’s Vondelpark

While it might be a tad too late to take part in this year’s Amsterdam marathon, there’s still plenty of time to hop aboard P&O Ferries and go on a cheeky jaunt to the Netherlands to take in this great event as a spectator.

The 2011 Amsterdam Marathon takes place on Sunday, 16th October and will feature runners from over 50 countries. Last year, Ethiopia’s Getu Feleke broke the track record with a time of 2.05.44.

This year’s Amsterdam marathon route (it changes every year) is a great way of discovering the city. Great spots to cheer on the runners include the city’s Rijksmuseum (National Museum) on Museumplein, the Vondelpark with its numerous ponds and variety of trees, and the nature reserve along the Amstel river.

As befits a sporting event like this, the marathon starts and finishes in the Olympic stadium.

You can go to Amsterdam and take in the marathon’s atmosphere by using P&O Ferries to take you to Rotterdam, from where it’s only half an hour’s drive to Amsterdam.

Image credit: donheffernan

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