An iconic location. Hundreds of runners. One clock ticking faster and faster. Are you ready to discover how many levels you can reach?
19-20 DECEMBER 2026
EXPO GREATER AMSTERDAM
Beat the Clock
in OUR CAPITAL.
Everything you
need to know.
BEAT IT Amsterdam is meer dan een hardloopevent. Het is een dag waarop sport, competitie, muziek en live experience samenkomen. Level na Level neem je het op tegen de klok en je eigen grens, omringd door honderden runners en supporters. Eén doel: beat the Cut-off Time, stay in the race and find out how far you can go.
CHOOSE YOUR DIVISION.
The perfect choice for runners who want to get to know BEAT IT!
Challenger Division Entry Ticket
Briefing
Official Timing
Access to the event
Ranking & Results
Finisher Level Badge (from Level 10)
Chance of APEX 50 qualification
For runners who want to perform and compete for the highest levels.
Elite Division Entry Ticket
Briefing
Official timing
Access to the event
Ranking & Results
Finisher Level Badge (from Level 10)
Chance of APEX 50 qualification
Prize money
A special race for people with a physical or intellectual disability.
Impact Division Entry Ticket
Fewer participants at the start
Briefing
Official Timing
Access to the event
Ranking & Results
Finisher Badge
Personal guidance by Senz
supporters.
Experience the atmosphere up close and cheer on the runners.
Access to the event
Cheer Zone
Food & Drinks
Running market
This is what your
day looks like.
From the initial start to the After Run: below you will find the key moments of the day. You will receive the final schedule prior to the event.
08:00
Doors open
08:30 – 08:45
Briefing Impact Division
09.00 – 11.00
RACE Impact Division
10:15 – 10:30
Briefing Challenger Division
11.00 - 13.00
RACE Challenger Division
13:15 – 13:30
Challenger Division Briefing
14.00 - 16.00
RACE Challenger Division
15:15 – 15:30
APEX Division Briefing
16.00 - 18.00
RACE APEX
18:15 – 18:30
APEX or Challenger briefing
19.00 - 21.00
RACE APEX or Challenger
21:15
AWARD CEREMONY daily winners
22:00
Doors closed
08:00
Doors open
08:30 – 08:45
Challenger Division Briefing
09.00 – 11.00
RACE Challenger Division
11.00 - 13.00
Challenger Division Briefing
11.00-13.00
RACE Challenger Division
13:15 – 13:30
APEX Division Briefing
14.00 - 16.00
RACE ELITE Division
16:30
Award ceremony day
and weekend winners
17:00
Afterrun Party
19:00
Doors closed
Expo Greater Amsterdam.
Award Ceremony
& Prize Money.
At the end of each competition day, an award ceremony is held for the top three men and top three women in the Challenger and APEX divisions. The daily winners receive a beautiful trophy as a reward for their performance.
In addition, prize money is available for the top three male and top three female athletes over the entire weekend in the APEX division:
1st place
€ 500
2nd place
€ 250
3rd place
€ 125
the location is
our stage.
Iedere editie van BEAT IT! vindt plaats op een locatie met karakter. EXPO Greater Amsterdam vormt het perfecte decor voor een dag vol snelheid, beleving en community. De industriële uitstraling, ruime opzet en centrale ligging maken dit de ideale plek om jezelf uit te dagen.
Accessibility.
By car.
The location is easily accessible via the highway and offers ample parking within walking distance of the event grounds. A few days before the event, you will receive an email with the recommended parking locations and directions.
By public transport.
Are you coming by public transport? The event location is a short distance from a train station and is easily accessible by bus or train. From the station, you can walk to the entrance in just a few minutes.
By bicycle.
Do you live nearby? Then the bicycle is an ideal means of transport. There are plenty of bicycle racks available at the entrance.
Facilities.
Changing rooms.
Spacious changing rooms are available where you can change before and after your race. Please note that these are unattended.
Lockers.
Store your personal belongings safely in a locker. These can be reserved in advance or, while supplies last, obtained on site.
Showers.
Depending on the location, showers are available. In the visitor information provided before the event, you can read which facilities are present.
Food & Drinks.
From great coffee to a hearty lunch or recovery snack: you’ll find various food trucks and catering points at the event grounds.
Merchandise.
Take home a lasting memory with the official BEAT IT! merchandise or exclusive APEX50 items.
First Aid.
First aid is available at several locations on the site. The safety of runners and visitors is a priority.
Ready for
your challenge?
Not familiar with the concept of BEAT IT yet? Discover how the race works,
choose the division that suits you and prepare yourself optimally.
choose the division that suits you and prepare yourself optimally.