Running event to be held on A10 ring road to kick off Amsterdam750 celebrations
By Simone Jacobs
Running season is in full swing, with various events taking place across the country for people who like legging it. Runners can add another race to their calendars as registrations have opened for a 7,5-kilometre run on A10 ring road as part of the celebrations for Amsterdam’s 750th birthday.
Run on the Ring in Amsterdam on June 21
The year-long party to celebrate Amsterdam’s milestone birthday began in October last year, but several exciting events are yet to come. One of the highlights is bound to be the festival called Op de Ring (On the Ring), where 15 kilometres of the A10 highway will be filled with music, theatre, dance and now sports.
On June 21, 2025, to mark the start of the festival in Amsterdam, running enthusiasts can enjoy a 7,5-kilometre route on the highway. It will start at exit S113 Watergraafsmeer, make a loop over the A2 and end at the RAI Amsterdam. Throughout the route, there will be DJs playing beats to keep runners motivated and spectators to cheer them on.
Registrations open for Run Op de Ring in Amsterdam
Organised by Elevation Group Run and Le Champion, which is known for other running events like the Dam tot Damloop and Zandvoort Circuit Race, the Run Op de Ring can also be run for charity. Registrations for the event have been open since April 3.
While the full programme for the festival Op de Ring will only be announced on May 21, Dutch residents have gotten a sneak peek at what the day will have in store. From weddings on the highway to a temporary forest, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
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Editor for the Netherlands at IamExpat Media. Simone studied Genetics and Zoology at the University of Pretoria in South Africa before moving to the Netherlands, where she has been working as a writer and editor since 2022. One thing she loves more than creating content is consuming it, mainly by reading books by the dozen. Other than being a book dragon, she is also a nature lover and enjoys hiking and animal training. Read more