Amsterdam Marathon 2012 The Netherlands October 21 st 2012
AMSTERDAM MARATHON 2012 On Sunday 21st of October 2012 the 37th edition of the Amsterdam Marathon will take place. The route is partly the route from the Olympics of 1928. Programmed are the marathon, the Mizuno Half Marathon, 8 km, the 1K Runaway and the Mini Marathon. Last year the athlete Wilson Chebet from Kenia won the marathon. He set a time of 2.05.53. This years start and finish will be at the Olympic Stadium, right in front of the seats of honour. The Mizuno Half Marathon starts on the Stadionweg. The 8 km starts on the Stadionplein. Both runs will finish in the Olympic Stadium. The route will be more or less the same as last year. With its many highlights, the route through Amsterdam s city centre would also fit a sightseeing tour at a slower pace. Taking in the Olympic Stadium (built in 1928), the nature reserves on both sides of the river Amstel, the Maritime Museum, the historic canals, Rijksmuseum and the attractive Vondelpark (which will feature twice during the marathon).
PACKAGES ATP Events Experts offers, in cooperation with the organization of the Amsterdam Marathon, unique hotel packages for runners and supporters. We have selected different hotels across Amsterdam. All of the hotels are nearby public transportations. Some of the hotels are in the centre of Amsterdam, some are a bit further from the city center. We made a selection out of several three- and four star hotels. The packages include the following items: Entry for the Amsterdam Marathon 2012 Time registration by b-tag Mizuno Running Shirt 1 night in one of our hotels, including breakfast (based on a shared double room) Amsterdam Marathon souvenir City tax and VAT You are able to extend your package with the following services: Extra nights Pasta Party Flights and transfers We have packages available during the periode 19 22 October 2012. Alternative dates are on request. If you do not participate in the Amsterdam Marathon, you will receive a reduction of 55,00 on the Amsterdam Marathon package.
HOTELS Memphis Amsterdam Hotel**** The Memphis Hotel, Amsterdam is located in one of the most fashionable areas in Amsterdam. With its stunning ivy-covered facade, the Memphis Hotel is an attractive and well known hotel in Amsterdam, and for very good reason! This wonderful Amsterdam hotel is the ideal place to enjoy the charm and delights of this exciting and charming European city. All rooms have been fitted with In-room entertainment system, air conditioning en Wireless Internet. Culture seekers are well catered for, with the National museum, van Gogh museum and Concert hall just around the corner. Shop-a-holics will find the most exclusive shopping streets within a minutes walk. From the hotel to the start of the marathon it takes 10 minutes by public transportation and to the city centre it takes 15 minutes. The package price in Memphis Amsterdam hotel per person: 179.00 Surcharge single room, per night 75.00 Extra night 95.00
HOTELS Ibis Amsterdam City Stopera*** From the Ibis Amsterdam City Stopera it is only a short walk to the shopping streets, the flea market at the 'Waterlooplein' and the cosy bars and restaurants around the 'Rembrandtplein'. The hotel offers 207 comfortable and modern decorated rooms that are equipped with air conditioning and a bathroom with a shower. All the rooms and public area's are non-smoking. The hotel has a bar, restaurant, terrace and garden. From the hotel to the start of the marathon it takes 25 minutes by public transportation and to the city centre it takes 10 minutes. The package price in Hotel Westcord Amsterdam per person: 189.00 Surcharge single room, per night 85.00 Extra night 99.00
HOTELS Westcord Fashion Hotel**** The trendy Westcord Fashion Hotel Amsterdam is situated across from the World Fashion Centre, in the south west of Amsterdam. The hotel offers luxurious design rooms with nice decorations and en suite bathrooms with a bath. You can benefit from coffee and tea facilities in the room as well as air conditioning. You can work out in the fitness room or unwind in the indoor swimming pool. Guests can use the sauna and solarium for a fee. The restaurant serves delicious culinary specialties or light snacks for dinner. The view is magnificent from the chic SKYY Bar that is open daily. WestCord Fashion Hotel Amsterdam has a tram stop within a few minutes walk from the hotel. From the hotel to the start of the marathon it takes 25 minutes by public transportation and to the city centre it takes 10 minutes. The package price in Hotel Westcord Amsterdam per person: 209.00 Surcharge single room, per night 105.00 Extra night 130.00
MAP OF HOTELS & START/ FINISH
EXTRA SERVICES Good morning City Run The organization of the Amsterdam Marathon organizes the Good Morning City Run on Saturday October 20. The running guides will guide you in groups of 10 till 15 runners through the city of Amsterdam, on a track of 6,5 km. Here you can enjoy all the historic and touristic attractions along the track. Such as the Amsterdam canals, the Anne Frank house and the red light district. The guides will run in slow pace. To enjoy stands first! (Please note: subject to availability) Participation fee: 10,00 p.p. Pasta Party A Pasta Party will be organized on Saturday October 20. For the price of 15,- you will have an excellent meal. A total number of 750 tickets will be available for the pasta party, so don t wait to long to make a reservation. The pasta party is organized in two shifts: the first shift starts at 16.30 and ends at 18.00 hrs, the second shift starts at 18.30 and ends at 20.00 hrs.
INFORMATION All rates are in Euros and including taxes All rates are per person, unless mentioned different The rates are excluding 15,00 reservation costs per booking Our packages are subject to availability and subject to changes in price. Contact : If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our employees by e-mail or phone. You can make your reservation online on our website. Online reservation form: http://www.atpi.nl/page.php?id=1916 Kind regards, ATP Event Experts T 020.2011225 F 020.2011224 Mail: running@atp.nl
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