Amsterdam Dam tot Damloop
The Dam tot Dam Weekend sprints into town every September, bringing with it not only thousands of sporting enthusiasts but also numerous live performances to urge on the participants and keep the crowds entertained. The 28th edition of the Dam tot Damloop will be held on Sunday, 23 September 2012.
Amsterdam to Zaandam
The Dam tot Damloop (Dam to Dam Run) does exactly what it says on the tin, weaving in excess of 35,000 joggers on a ten mile (16.1 km) course from Amsterdam to the heart of Zaandam.
The event has grown into one of largest (and most entertaining) running events in the world and will embark on its 28th outing in 2011. In fact, the Dam tot Dam Weekend has become so successful that some of the individual events reach full subscription months in advance. So if you want to join in, sign up on time!
Something for everyone
For those who aren’t quite ready to take on the ten mile challenge, there’s also a 4 mile version through the streets of Zaandam. Youngsters are certainly not left out in the cold – the Mini Dam tot Damloop gives sporty kids between 4 and 12 years old the chance to run a 0.6 km or 2.2 km course.
Companies up for mixing business with running pleasure can be found in the Business Run (Businessloop). With both 10 and 4 mile versions, the event perfectly unites sport and business ethics – from collegial support during training for the big day to a spot of networking while on the circuit!
On your bike!
The Dam tot Dam FietsClassic allows cyclists to get involved in the fun with a bike tour beginning and ending in the centre of Amsterdam. With distances ranging from 40 to 145 km, the courses take in the beautiful countryside of the Noord-Holland province and pass numerous places with ‘dam’ in their name (Monnickendam, Ilpendam and Volendam, etc.).
Hikers and Nordic walkers get their chance a day earlier – Saturday sees the eighth edition of the Dam tot Dam Wandeltocht, a walking tour with courses ranging between 9 and 40 km.
A Dam fine atmosphere
All sound a bit too much like hard work? Then come and support the participants! You don’t need to be walking, running or cycling to get involved; in fact spectators play a vital role in the Dam tot Dam events.
Thousands of supporters turn out to support those taking part every year, bringing with them banners, music, refreshments and of course plenty of cries of encouragement. With prizes on offer for the best-decorated Dam tot Damloop street as well as for individual banners, both spectators and runners alike can aim for a podium finish!
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