Festival Op de Ring kicks off with a 7.5-kilometer run

On Saturday, June 21 – the longest day of the year – we celebrate Amsterdam’s 750th jubilee on 15 car-free kilometers of the A10 ring road. The festival kicks off in the morning with a sporty 7.5-kilometer Run Op de Ring!

The Fun Run

The running route starts at the Middenmeer junction (S113) and loops briefly over the A2 before reaching the festive finish near the RAI (S109). The main rule for this fun run is simple: participation is more important than winning! Everyone is welcome, regardless of age or fitness level. Registration opens in April, with spots available for a few thousand runners.

Want to stay updated? Sign up now using this link (please note: you’ll be redirected to the website of the main producer, Tribe Company).

The program is becoming more defined

The program for the festival Op de Ring is coming together beautifully. In recent months, the producer has collaborated with numerous Amsterdam-based organizations to create a festive and diverse lineup. As it stands, the festival area will feature various zones, including a sports and games zone, art and culture stages, musical performances, parades, a knowledge and science zone, and the so-called “specials.”

In addition to the Run, earlier announcements revealed Weddings Op de Ring and a dedicated proposal spot. Visitors can also relax in a unique forest made up of trees gifted to the city, which will later be planted around Amsterdam. And this is just a glimpse of the many activities that will soon be available to explore and enjoy!

TEAM A10

Five Amsterdam-based event producers are working together on the development of the program: Tribe Company, Kingcanary, BEE-Agency, Backbone International, and Skills Crowd Management. These producers are further refining the creative concept and considering the best programming and production fits. They are being supported by the newly formed TEAM A10, which consists of five passionate Amsterdammers with deep ties to the city, extensive networks, and expertise in art & culture, music, sports, youth, and innovations.

TEAM A10 includes museum director Marian Duff, singer Dries Roelvink, founder of Young Amsterdam Mourad El Otmani, hockey international Felice Albers, and artist, writer, and presenter Yuki Kempees. In the lead-up to the festival, they are advising the event producers on how to shape the program. Earlier input from the Voice of 750 and research among Amsterdam residents from O&S have also been incorporated into the program’s development.