Amsterdam City Swim takes place on Sun, Sep 6, 2026 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The main route is 2 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 6, 2026
- Start
- Amsterdam 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Amsterdam City Swim is an open-water charity event through the canals of Amsterdam to raise funds for ALS research.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Amsterdam City Swim requires athletes to complete a two-kilometer open-water effort through urban canals in September.
Open-Water Proficiency
Navigating the canals of Amsterdam requires maintaining a steady stroke and sighting in open water without lane lines.
Aerobic Sustained Effort
A continuous two-kilometer swim demands consistent cardiovascular output and muscular endurance from start to finish.
Your road to race day
Race day at Amsterdam City Swim is 2 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper1 week · Aug 24, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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