The main distance of the NN Dam tot Dam Run is the 10 English Miles, a 16.1 km course between Amsterdam and Zaandam. The 10 English Miles will take place on Sunday, September 20.

Course

The 10 English Miles starts at Prins Hendrikkade in Amsterdam. Immediately after, runners pass through the IJ Tunnel, a connection between the city center and Amsterdam-Noord that is only open to runners during the NN Dam tot Dam Run. The real fun begins from Buiksloterdijk, where enthusiastic residents along Landsmeerderdijk, Kadoelenweg, Stoombootweg, and Appelweg are ready to cheer you on. After Molenwijkpark, you continue along the bike path to the Coentunnel circuit and run via the bus lane along the A8 to the Noorder IJ- and Zeedijk in Zaandam. From there, you follow the always lively Zuiddijk to the finish along the Zaan River at De Burcht.

Entertainment programme

The anniversary edition is entirely dedicated to celebrating 40 years of the NN Dam tot Damloop. To mark this milestone, the course will be divided into five decades. Along the way, participants and spectators will experience the atmosphere, music and energy of each era.
Soon after the start, participants enter Back to the 80’s, featuring music in the IJtunnel for the very first time and unforgettable pop hits. Next up is the 90’s Party Playground, packed with dance classics and party anthems guaranteed to get everyone moving. 00’s Millennium Madness puts boy bands and pop icons centre stage. With Zaandam coming into view, 10’s Festival Fever brings huge sing-along hits and festival energy. Finally, the journey ends with 20’s Future Beats, where the sound of today creates an energetic lead-up to the finish.

Click here to view the entertainment course map

Start 

The 10 English Miles starts at 9:19 AM. The NN Dam tot Dam Run starts in Amsterdam at Prins Hendrikkade. All starts take place from Prins Hendrikkade.

Starting areas
At Prins Hendrikkade, there are four designated start zones. Each start zone opens 30 minutes before its start time. Signs at the entry gates clearly indicate, using colors and numbers, which bib numbers belong to each zone. The individual start zones are assigned based on the runner’s declared target time. Every runner must be in their start zone at least 15 minutes before the start. The zones are used multiple times for each start group.
Important: It is not allowed to start in an earlier start group, but starting later is permitted.

Helpdesk
The helpdesk can be found at the centre side of Amsterdam Central Station. After the finish, there will also be a helpdesk near the entrance of the Dam tot Dam Park.

Dressing and shower facilities
Changing facilities are only available in Zaandam in Sporthal De Struijck, near the Dam tot Dam Park. There is no shower facility. You can also leave (limited) clothing and bags here. Participants in the Business Run can store their clothing in the changing tent at the Dam tot Dam Park.

Clothing
Clothing drop-off
With your race number, you will receive a special NN Dam tot Damloop clothing bag. Use this to drop off your clothing at Stationsplein in Amsterdam (in front of Central Station). Close the bag securely and hand it in at the clothing drop-off point. You will then receive a sticker with a number, which you should stick on your race number. In Zaandam, you can retrieve your bag by showing this sticker. Follow the signs on site.

Please note: clothing may not be left at the starting areas – it will be thrown away immediately. Only the clothing bags provided will be accepted. Sports bags and rucksacks will not be accepted. Business runners can leave their bags in the changing tent in the NN Dam tot Dam Park.
 
Clothing return
After the finish, on your way to the NN Dam tot Dam Park, you can collect your clothing bag. The bags are sorted according to the number on the sticker you have placed on your race number. Show this number when collecting your bag.

Please note! The lowest numbers are at the front (close to the finish), the highest at the back (towards the NN Dam tot Dam Park). Tip: do not throw away your clothing bag – it is perfectly reusable. Still want to throw it away? Then do so with the plastic waste for recycling.

Refreshment station
Along the course you will find a number of refreshment stations. These refreshment stations are always placed on the right side of the course. Take this into account when the indication comes that there will be a station and go right. Below you can read what is present where and in what order it is distributed. You will also find toilets and a medical post here.

Distance	AA Drink Iso Lemon	Water	Fruit	Sponges
Start
5K
8.5K
11.5K
14K
Finish

Finish

The finish line for the 10 English Miles is located along the Zaan (at the Burcht). The time limit for the 10 English Miles is 2 hours (120 minutes). The finish closes at 4.30 p.m. Runners who are overtaken by the broom wagon and will therefore exceed the time limit will be asked to end their race and, for safety and health reasons, to take a seat in the broom wagon. If, despite this request, you decide to continue your race, you do so at your own risk. After the broom wagon has passed, the course will be reopened to all road traffic. The broom wagon will take dropouts to the NN Dam tot Dam Park in Zaandam. You will not be eligible for a medal and will not be included in the results.

Prizes

At the prominents 10 Miles race are cash prizes to be won in the categories: men's seniors, women's prominent, women's seniors, masters M35, M40, M45, M50, M55, M60, M65, M70, M75, V35, V40, V45, V50, V55, V60, V65 and V70. The prize category will be cancelled in case of less than three started participants. An additional prize will be awarded to the first three men and women resident in the Netherlands.

Man/woman competition
The women's prominents start at 10:19. They start 6.04 minutes earlier than the men. This is the difference between the course records of the men and women. Whoever crosses the line first wins an extra prize.

Prize-giving ceremony
The numbers 1 to 3 in the men's seniors and women's prominents will be honored immediately after the finish on the Burcht. The cash prizes will be paid per bank some weeks after the event.