Amsterdam prepares for busy marathon: major roads closed
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The annual Amsterdam Marathon will take place this coming Sunday. This year, the event is attracting more than 30,000 runners from all over the world to the capital. Due to the large number of participants and the route through the city, residents and visitors should expect significant traffic disruptions.
The organization has announced that the full marathon will start between 9:00 AM and 9:50 AM. Runners are given a maximum of six hours to reach the finish line. Later in the day, in the afternoon, the half marathon participants will also begin. This means that large parts of the city will be inaccessible by car throughout the day.
Due to the course, many roads in and around the center of Amsterdam will be closed to traffic. The municipality advises those who need to be in the city to use public transport as much as possible. The metro and train are particularly good alternatives, as tram and bus routes will be interrupted by the marathon.
The Amsterdam Marathon is one of the largest sporting events in the Netherlands. In addition to professional athletes, thousands of recreational runners are also participating. Many spectators are expected along the route to cheer on the runners. The organization asks everyone to leave on time and to take the crowds on the streets into account.
Sources: NL Times
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