Athletics events are a great part of the sports and activities in Amsterdam. Amsterdam hosts at least four major running events throughout the year. These include:

Dam Tot Damloop: One of the largest and most popular running events with over 20,000 participants every year. The runners have to run from Amsterdam to the centre of Zaandam.

Amsterdam Marathon: The race starts and ends at the renovated Olympic Stadium. Course passes through the Old city and Vondelpark and is held in October.

Vondelparkloop: Held in January around the park.

Grachtenloop: It is a run around the canals and is conducted in June.