Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Helpdesk of Le Champion?
The Helpdesk of the 5 English Miles is close to the entrance of the Dam tot Dam Park and is open from 4:30 p.m.

The Helpdesk for the 10 English Mile is on the city center side of Amsterdam Central Station and is open from 9:00 am (note that this is a different location to previous years!). 
After the finish, there will also be a Helpdesk near the entrance in the Dam tot Dam park.

The Helpdesk of the Mini Dam tot Damloop in Zaandam is located on the Burcht.

Where is the start?
The start of the 5 English Miles is on the Vermiljoenweg in Zaandam.
De start of the 10 English Miles is on the Prins Hendrikkade in Amsterdam.

Where is the finish?
The finish of the 5 English Miles and the 10 English Miles is on the Peperstraat in Zaandam.

What are the starting imes?
Find here more information about the starting times of the 5 English Miles.
Find here more information about the starting times of the 10 English Miles.

Can I start in a different starting area?
At the 5 English Miles it is not possible to start later or earlier.
At the 10 English Miles you can start later in a recreation course, starting earlier is not possible.
You can use your current bib number to enter a later recreation starting area.
 
Will I get a medal?
Your sporting achievement will be rewarded at the finish with a unique medal.

Where can I have my medal engraved?
You can have your medal engraved during the event at the engraving stand in the Dam tot Dam Park.

Is there a prize-giving ceremony at the Kids Run?
Based on the motto 'Participation is more important than winning' and 'Everyone is a winner', there is no prize-giving ceremony. All children will receive a medal after the finish.

Is it possible to run together with my child?
Parents with children aged 4 to 6 are allowed to run with their child on the course. Accompanying older children is not allowed.

Will the children also receive a bibnumber at home?
Yes. No later than Friday before the start of the event, all participants will receive a bibnumber. If you have not received one, you can report to the Helpdesk on the day of the event.

Are there time limits?
The time limit for the 5 English Miles is 85 minutes. The finish will close at 10.30 p.m.

The time limit for the 10 English Miles is 2 hours. The finish line closes at 5 p.m.
You must have passed the points below before the mentioned times;

• 6 km - 15.45 p.m.
• 11 km - 16.22.30 p.m.
• 14 km - 16.45 p.m.

Where can I hand in my clothes?
5 English Miles:
By showing your bib number, you can hand in your own bag on the Heijermansstraat, between the Dam tot Dam Park and the finish. You will then receive a sticker on your bib number with a number corresponding to the number on the bag, so that you can collect your bag after the run. Handing in and collecting is possible between 18:45 and 22:45.

10 English Miles:
Together with your bib number, you will receive a special plastic carrier bag which should be used for dropping off clothes in Amsterdam.
 
You can hand in the bag at the clothing drop-off on the city center side of Amsterdam Central Station (note that this is a different location from previous years!). You will then get a sticker on your bib number with a number corresponding to the number on the bag, so you can collect your bag again after the run. 

What care will I get on the way?
Along the course you will find a number of refreshment stations. These refreshment stations are always located on the right side of the course. Take this into account when you see an approaching refreshment station and run on the right. Below you can read what is present where and in what order it will be handed out. You will also find toilets and a medical post
Here you will find the feeding posts of the 5 English Miles.
Here you will find the care posts of the 10 English Miles.

Will there be medical assistance ?
Medical assistance is present at the refreshment stations.

Are there any toilets?
Toilets are present at start/finish and the refreshment stations.

Are there shower and changing facilities?
There are only changing facilities in Zaandam in Sporthal De Struijck near the Dam tot Dam Park. There are no shower facilities. You can also leave (limited) bags here.

Where can I park?
Read more about accessibility here.

How to get there by public transport?
Read more about accessibility here.

Do shuttle buses run?
Participants and supporters can use the shuttle buses free of charge. The following options are available:

From P+R Hoogtij in Zaandam (Kleine Steng, 1551 ND Westzaan)
-Saturday from 6.00 pm till 20.30 pm to the Dam tot Dam Park in Zaandam (approx. 20 minutes)
-Sunday from 8.30 am till 4.00 pm to the Dam tot Dam Park in Zaandam (approx. 20 minutes).
-Sunday from 9.00 am till 2.00 pm to Amsterdam CS (start 10 English Mile) (approx 30 minutes).

From Dam tot Dam Park in Zaandam (Schepenlaan, 1503 HN Zaandam)
-Saturday from 8.00 pm to 00.15 am to NS-station Zaandam (approx. 15 minutes) + P+R Hoogtij Zaandam (approx.20 minutes).
-Sunday from 9.00 am till 18.30 pm to Amsterdam CS (start 10 English Mile) (approx. 25 minutes, entry on bus: Amsterdam).
-Sunday from 12.00 till 6.30 pm to the Central Station Zaandam (approx. 15 minutes) + P+R Hoogtij Zaandam (approx. 20 minutes) (entry on bus: Zaandam).

From Amsterdam Central Station (on the kiss & ride loop at the westside of the IJ-hal Central Station)
-Sunday from 9.00 am till 4.00 pm to the Dam tot Dam Park in Zaandam (approx. 25 minutes).

 Monday the 3rd of May the registration opens for Le Champ​​​​​​​​ion members, VIP* Business, charity and Clubcard holders.

* VIP Business and charity are teams that were registered in 2018, 2019 and 2020.

All participants who couldn’t start in 2019 because of the cancellation of the two final starting groups, receive a 25% discount for 2021.
 
All participants that were registered for the edition of 2020 receive a 50% discount code for the edition of 2021. You receive this discount code by e-mail latest on the 18th of May.
 
The tickets from participants with a discount code will be set aside until the 1st of June. It is possible to use the code after the 1st of June however the tickets will no longer be set aside so full = full applies.
 
The discount code can only be used for the edition of 2021. In case you choose not to make use of this offer, the code expires.

1. Go to the website
2. Choose for Registration
3. Follow all steps of the registration form
4. As soon as you are registered, you will receive an e-mail with the confirmation of your registration. Via the link Open dashboard you can administer your registration.

When your registration for 2021 is confirmed, go to Open Dashboard in your confirmation e-mail and open your Dam tot Dam registration.

Click on Ticket in the dashboard. At Assign fill in the e-mail address of the person you want to transfer your registration to.

You can assign your registration to someone else until the 17th of September. When the ticket is assigned to the new participant before the 8th of August, the new name will be on the bib number. When the ticket is assigned to the new participant after the 8th of August, the name of the old participant will be on the bib number.

Assigning to someone else is at your own risk. Le Champion doesn’t mediate in this.

Go to Open dashboard in your confirmation e-mail to change your personal data.

If you wish to change your distance, please contact us via this form.

You can change your data until the 8th of August.

Please be aware that if you choose for a longer distance that there will be extra costs. When you choose for a shorter distance the paid amount remains the same. It is not possible to get a refund for a part or the registration fee.

If you can’t or don’t want to participate, you can transfer your registration to someone else. More information about this can be find at the question about ‘transfer’.

Members of Le Champion can cancel their registration and receive a refund (minus administration costs) if they cancel before the 8th of August. Please check the general terms and conditions for this.

Does your child want to experience the Dam tot Damloop? That is possible during the Mini Dam tot Damloop, especially for children from 4 until 13 years old. Start at Zaandam or Amsterdam North and participate in the shorter or longer distance. 

Click here for more information about the Mini Dam tot Damloop.

On the 18th of May we will send an e-mail to the participants who were registered in 2020 for the Dam tot Damloop and therefore are entitled to a discount code. In case you haven’t received an e-mail please check your spam folder or unwanted inbox. The participants that where in the final two starting groups in 2019 will also receive their personal discount code on the 18th of May.

 If you can’t find your e-mail there either, please contact us via this form.

No unfortunately that is not possible.

Unfortunately, we don’t know that yet. The realisation of the Mini Dam tot Damloop is partly dependent on the composition of the program of the event. As soon as we know more, we will inform the participants.

Your registration remains valid for the edition of 2022.

No that doesn’t happen automatically. No later than March 14 you will receive an e-mail to confirm your participation in the edition of 2022.

If you can’t or don’t want to participate, after March 14 you can assign your registration to someone else. Open your registration in your Dashboard and choose ‘Assign’.

Unfortunately it is not possible to cancel your registration.

No Later than March 14 you will receive an e-mail to confirm your participation in the edition of 2022.

You will receive an email with a new discount code for the 2022 edition no later than March 14.

Unfortunately that's not possible. You can choose to confirm your participation in 2022 and transfer your ticket to someone else.

Also ordered extra’s (like a shirt of MedalTab) will be transferred to 2022.

The voluntary donation made for Right to Play will be transferred to charity. The total amount will be announced in September.

Unfortunately, the entire Dam tot Dam weekend has been cancelled. The Pink Ribbon Dam tot Dam Walking Tour and Saxo Bank Dam tot Dam Bicycle Classic will not take place in 2021. For more information www.damtotdamwandeltocht.nl or www.saxobankdamtotdamfietsclassic.nl

In 2022 the Damloop by night (5 English Mile) will be on Saturday on 17th September and the Dam tot Damloop (10 English Mile) on Sunday the 18th September.

No, there will be no Home edition in 2021.

In case the Dam tot Damloop  can’t be organised in 2021, your registration including ordered extra’s remains valid for the edition of 2022.

It is reasonable that the edition of 2021 will be with an adjusted program. We therefore follow the actual developments and will make adjustments when needed.

This depends on the situation in September. We follow the actual developments closely and will inform all people involved.

This depends on the rules and regulations that apply in September. We follow the actual developments closely and will inform the people involved in time in case needed.

If it is allowed within the rules and regulations of the government we will make sure there are enough refreshment stations alongside the course so that won’t be necessary.