Where to cheer for runners, road closures and anniversary celebrations: All about the 2026 Dam tot Damloop
The 40th edition of the Dam tot Damloop features a range of running and cycling events held across Amsterdam and Zaandam, highlighted by an expanded entertainment program. Significant road closures and public transport modifications are in place throughout the weekend to accommodate the race, which runs from Amsterdam to the finish in Zaandam.
The 2026 Dam tot Damloop marks the 40th anniversary of the historic running event, featuring an expanded entertainment program with over fifty performance spots along the course. Participants will start at Amsterdam's Prins Hendrikkade, run through the IJtunnel, and head toward the finish line on the Burcht in Zaandam. In addition to the main 10-mile race, the weekend includes walking events, children's runs, the Damloop by night, and the Saxo Dam tot Dam FietsClassic. Given the scale of the event, the municipality has implemented significant road closures throughout Amsterdam and Zaandam, affecting both private vehicles and public transport routes.
To accommodate the event, the IJtunnel will be closed to traffic on Sunday, alongside several streets in Amsterdam-Noord and the center of Zaandam. Spectators are encouraged to gather at locations like the S116 bridges or the Noorder IJ- and Zeedijk, though officials advise avoiding the immediate finish area due to expected overcrowding. Public transport services, including various tram and bus lines, will operate on modified schedules to navigate the disruptions caused by the race routes and festivities.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
