Frequently Asked Questions

Registration 2023

When does the registration open?
Member registration opens Monday, April 3, at 9:00 a.m.
Regular registration opens Tuesday, April 18 at 9:00 a.m.

When does registration close?
Registration closes Monday, September 4 at 11:59 p.m. or when the participant limit is reached.

How do I register?
1. Go to the registration page
2. Choose "Register''
3. Go through all the steps of the registration form
4. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email from 'noreply@atleta.cc'. Via the link 'Open dashboard' you can view and manage your registration.

What are the prices?
The prices can be found here.

I did not receive a confirmation email, what now?
The confirmation email is from 'noreply@atleta.cc'. Check your spam or junk mail.

If you did not receive a confirmation email, please contact us via the contact form.

Is there a waiting list?
There is no waiting list.

When registration closes or sells out, there will be a supply and demand page on the website. There you can place a call or contact someone offering a ticket. Once you have found someone, that person can assign the ticket to you via his/her dashboard.

Please note: Le Champion does not mediate in this process.

How do I log in to my personal dashboard?
If you have used your email address during a registration before, please select 'Log in' during your new registration. You will receive a code from 'noreply@atleta.cc' to log in and continue registration.

Once you are registered, you can login to your dashboard. You will find the link to your dashboard in your confirmation email.

Change, cancel, assign registration

How do I change my distance, personal information and/or shirt size?
Go to 'Open dashboard' in your confirmation e-mail to change your personal data.

You can change your distance by contacting us via the contact form.

Changing your data is possible until August 7, 2023.

How can I cancel or transfer my registration to someone else?
If you cannot or do not want to participate, you can transfer your registration to someone else. How that works is explained in the next question.

Members of Le Champion can cancel their registration in writing via the contact form until 7 August 2023 and will receive a refund of their registration fee (minus administration costs). Please refer to the terms and conditions on the website.

How can I transfer my registration to someone else?
Go to 'Open dashboard' in your confirmation email. Open your registration, click in your ticket on 'Edit' and fill in the details of the person you want to assign your ticket to and click 'Save'.

If you assign a ticket after the change deadline, August 7, 2023, you will need to arrange among yourselves that the bib number goes to the new participant.

Please note! Le Champion does not mediate in this matter.

Terms and conditions

Where can I find the terms and conditions?
The general terms and conditions and regulations can be found here.

Minimum age

What is the minimum age to participate in the event?
A participant must be at least a minimum age on the day of the event. At the 10 English Miles Dam tot Damloop this is 16 years old. At the 5 English Miles Damloop by night the minimum age is 14 years.

Click here for the ages of the Mini Dam tot Damloop.

ASICS Runningshirt

Is there a running shirt available?
Click here for more information about the ASICS running shirt.

Can I still change my shirt size?
You can change your shirt size until August 7, 2023 via your personal dashboard.

I forgot to order a runningshirt, is this still possible?
You can order an ASICS runningshirt via your personal dashboard until 7 August 2023.

Bibnumber

Will my bibnumber be delivered to my home?
Yes, no later than the week of the event you will receive your bibnumber by mail.

I live abroad, will I receive my bibnumber by mail?
If you are registered with a foreign address, you need to pick up your bibnumber at the Helpdesk on the day of the event. You will receive information about this in the week of the event.

I have not received my bibnumber. What should I do now?
If you have not received your bibnumber on the day of the event, you can pick up a spare bibnumber at the Helpdesk at the event.

The name on the bibnumber is wrong, can I still change it?
Once a bibnumber is printed, the name unfortunately cannot be changed.

I have taken over a bibnumber from someone. Can I change the name on the bibnumber?
Once a start number is printed, the name unfortunately cannot be changed. If the bibnumber is assigned to you online, your name will appear in the results and the app.

I have taken over a bibnumber. Will my bibnumber be delivered to my home?
If you have taken over a registration after the change deadline, August 7, 2023, the bibnumber will be sent to the old participant. You should arrange among yourselves to have it delivered to you.

Dam tot Damloop 2023

Helpdesk

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.

The Helpdesk of the 10 English Miles is at the busstation on the IJ-side of Amsterdam Central Station and close to the entrance of the Dam tot Dam Park.

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

Start/finish

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.

Mini Dam tot Damloop

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.

Time limits

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.

Care, medical and facilities

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 leave my garment bag?
5 English Miles:
Upon showing your bibnumber, you can hand in your own garment bag on the Heijermansstraat, between the Dam tot Dam Park and the finish line. You will then receive a sticker on the bibnumber with a number that corresponds to the number on the garment bag so you can collect your garment bag again after the run. Handing in and collecting is possible between 18.45 and 22.45 p.m.

10 English Miles:
Together with your bibnumber, you will receive a special plastic carrier bag and clothing sticker, which should be used for dropping off clothes in Amsterdam.

After filling the bag, you add the attached sticker, which corresponds to your bibnumber, in the specially designated area on the bag. Make sure your bag is closed!
You can then hand in the plastic carrier bag at the PostNL trailer corresponding to your starting number series. These PostNL trailers are at the bus station on the IJ side of Amsterdam Central Station.
Coming from the city side? Then use the two passages on the outside of the station (IJpassage and Amstelpassage) to get to the bus platform.
Keep in mind the drop-off end time indicated on the sticker.

Accessibility

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).

Business

Business teams from 2021

Contact

Is your question not on the list? Send us a message. We will contact you as soon as possible to answer your question.

Send us a message

Registration 2021

When will the registration open?

On Tuesday the 18th of May the regular registration opens for individual participants and business regular. Participants who are entitled to a 25% or 50% discount, participants from 2019 and 2020, will receive their discount code latest on the 18th of May.

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

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

I am entitled to a discount code, how does this work?

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.

How can I register?

Go to the website
Choose for Registration
Follow all steps of the registration form
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.

I would like to assign my registration to someone else.

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.

How do I change my distance, personal data and/or shirt size?

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.

Can I cancel my registration?

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.

How can I register for the Mini Dam tot Damloop?

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.

I haven’t received an e-mail about the discount code.

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.

Can I convert my registration to the edition of 2022?

No unfortunately that is not possible.

I haven’t received any information about the Mini Dam tot Damloop. Will there be Mini Dam tot Damloop in 2021?

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.

Cancellation edition 2021

What happens now the Dam tot Damloop 2021 is cancelled?

Your registration remains valid for the edition of 2022.

Will my registration for the Dam tot Damloop automatically be converted to 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.

I can’t participate in the 2022 edition of the Dam tot Damloop

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.

I haven’t received an e-mail about converting my registration to the edition of 2022.

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

I have a discount code from 2020 (or 2019), but I was not registered yet.

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

Can I convert my registration to the edition of 2023?

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

What happens with my ordered extra’s?

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

What happened to my voluntary donation?

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

Will there be Pink Ribbon Dam tot Dam Wandeltocht and Saxo Bank Dam tot Dam FietsClassic?

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

When will the Dam tot Damloop be in 2022?

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.

Will there be a Virtual Dam tot Damloop in 2021?

No, there will be no Home edition in 2021.

Cancellation and corona measures 2021

What happens if the Dam tot Damloop 2021 is cancelled?

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.

Will the Dam tot Damloop take place in a adjusted way?

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.

Which corona rules and regulations will apply?

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

Is a mouth mask obligatory?

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.

Should I bring my own food and drinks to the course?

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.