The 2026 Rotterdam Marathon is the 45th edition of the mighty 42.2 km distance through the streets of Rotterdam. Known for its flat route and blisteringly fast times, it has become one of the fastest marathon courses in the world. The fastest time ever recorded here was set in 2021 by Bashir Abdi of Belgium with a time of 2:03:36, setting an Area Record at the time. Whether your goal is to challenge Bashir’s pace and chase the course record, or simply finish the race on your own terms, the result is an achievement worth remembering forever.