The fall marathon road campaign pivots to The Netherlands this weekend as Geoffrey Toroitich and Aynalem Desta head into Sunday’s Amsterdam Marathon locked in on course records and defending their titles.
Toroitich powered his way to a 2:03:30 personal best victory in last year’s race after shifting gears late and making his move near the 35km point as he soared to the finish line. He looks to end the season back at the top podium spot and comes into Amsterdam riding the confidence built up from his 2:03:37 second place finish at the Tokyo Marathon in March.
Now in his second full year competing at marathon distance, Toroitich is confident he can reclaim his spark for a second straight year on the course in the Dutch city.
“I’m very proud of my victory in Amsterdam last year and of the course record. It changed my life and the lives of my family,” Kipchumba said. “I’m aiming for another personal best and the victory.”
Toroitich will face off against a men’s group that includes Haymanot Alew, Tsegaye Getachew, Lemi Berhanu, Maru Teferi and. Stephen Kissa
Meanwhile, Desta will look to build on her own 2:17:37 personal best from last year’s race as she surged to victory and will need to hold off a women’s group featuring Meseret Belete, Mestawut Fikir, Buze Diriba, Desi Jisa Mokonin and Yeshi Kalayu Chekole.
“I love the TCS Amsterdam Marathon,” Desta said. “I’m happy with the race I ran here last year, and I want to perform even better this year.”
Start times
All times Eastern
3:00 a.m. — Elite race and Wave 1
3:02 a.m. — Wave 2
3:10 a.m. — Mini Marathon: De Borcht
3:11 a.m. — Wave 3
3:24 a.m. — Wave 4
3:34 a.m. — Wave 5
3:43 a.m. — Wave 6
How To Watch
In the United States and Canada, the event will be broadcast live on beIN Sports, with HBO Max streaming the race to over 100 countries and territories worldwide.
For residents of The Netherlands, coverage will be provided by NOS, nos.nl/sport and the NOS-app with a livestream also available at tcsamsterdammarathon.nl. Eurosport, NH and AT5 will also be part of the broadcast and extended highlights will be shown via NOS Studio Sport and BVN TV.
Elite Women’s Entries
Aynalem Desta (Ethiopia) – 2:17:37
Meseret Belete (Ethiopia) – 2:18:21
Mestawut Fikir (Ethiopia) – 2:18:48
Buze Diriba (Ethiopia) – 2:19:34
Desi Jisa Mokonin (Brunei) – 2:20:07
Yeshi Kalayu Chekole (Ethiopia) – 2:20:15
Nazret Weldu (Eritrea) – 2:20:29
Evaline Chirchir (Kenya) – 2:20:33
Tiringo Mulu (Ethiopia) – 2:21:12
Stacey Chepkemboi Ndiwa (Kenya) – 2:23:42
Adanech Anbesa (Ethiopia) – 2:24:07
Girmawit Gebrzihair (Ethiopia) – 2:24:20
Rebecca Chepkwemoi (Kenya) – 2:24:52
Kena Girma (Ethiopia) – 2:25:56
Selamawit Teferi (Israel) – 2:26:58
Mikky Keetels (Netherlands) – 2:30:42
Elite Men’s Entries
Geoffrey Toroitich (Kenya) – 2:03:30
Haymanot Alew (Ethiopia) – 2:03:31
Tsegaye Getachew (Ethiopia) – 2:04:18
Lemi Berhanu (Ethiopia) – 2:04:33
Maru Teferi (Israel) – 2:04:44
Stephen Kissa (Uganda) – 2:04:48
Bute Gemechu (Ethiopia) – 2:04:51
Justus Kipkorir Limo (Kenya) – 2:04:55
Bazezew Asmare (Ethiopia) – 2:04:57
Yihunilign Adane (Ethiopia) – 2:04:59
Patrick Mosin (Kenya) – 2:04:59
Kalipus Lomwai (Kenya) – 2:05:06
Yohei Ikeda (Japan) – 2:05:12
Bayelign Teshager (Ethiopia) – 2:05:23
Jonathan Korir (Kenya) – 2:05:27
Sila Kiptoo (Kenya) – 2:05:28
Ghirmay Ghebreslassie (Eritrea) – 2:05:34
Mehdi Frère (France) – 2:05:43
Victor Kipchirchir (Kenya) – 2:05:43
Tsedat Abeje Ayana (Ethiopia) – 2:05:47
Justus Kangogo (Kenya) – 2:05:57
Isaia Kipkoech Lasoi (Kenya) – debut
