Terms and Conditions
Version: February 6, 2026
Organizer: SPINN SPORTS B.V. – KvK 64280683 – info@lentemarathon.nl
These Terms & Conditions apply to both consumers (B2C) and business participants/teams (B2B).
Participation in the Lentemarathon is subject to the most recent competition regulations of the Dutch Athletics Federation (“Atletiekunie”), available HERE.
1. Definitions
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Event | The Amstelveen Lentemarathon and all associated distances (marathon, half marathon, relay, Kids Run) organized on the third weekend of March. |
| Participant | Natural person registering for (a distance of) the Event. |
| Company Runner / Team | Legal entity or company team registering one or more Participants. |
| Agreement | The agreement between Organizer and Participant/Team for participation in the Event. |
| Organizer | SPINN SPORTS B.V. organizing the event |
2. Applicability
These Terms & Conditions apply to every Agreement.
Participation is also subject to the most recent competition regulations of the Atletiekunie (available on our website). In case of conflict, these Terms shall prevail.
3. Registration & Payment
- Registration is only possible online via the registration form.
- The Agreement is concluded once the Organizer has received full payment of the entry fee.
- Payment is made via online payment (consumers) or by invoice (companies) and must be received by the Organizer no later than March 13 or 14, 2026.
4. No Right of Withdrawal / Refund
- Pursuant to Article 6:230p sub e of the Dutch Civil Code, no right of withdrawal applies to leisure services scheduled for a specific date.
- Entry fees are non-refundable, including in cases of illness, inability to participate, or cancellation due to force majeure.
5. Transfer & Changes
- Until March 1, 2026, the Participant may transfer his/her bib number free of charge via the personal modification link.
- After this date, transfers or distance changes are no longer possible.
6. Participation Conditions
- Minimum age: marathon & half marathon 18 years, relay & 10k 15 years, 5k is 14 years, Kids Run 3 years.
- Participant must wear the official bib number provided by the Organizer visibly and unfolded on the chest.
- Timing is via the chip integrated in the bib number; gross time determines ranking.
- Participant must follow instructions of the Organizer, jury, medical staff, and police immediately, and be present in the start corral at least five minutes before the start.
7. Course & Assistance
- Participant must remain on the designated course at all times.
- Following with motorized vehicles is prohibited. Bicycle assistance is only allowed outside closed-off areas and entirely at own risk.
8. Health & Safety
- The Organizer may remove a Participant from the race if deemed necessary, including on advice of medical staff, for the Participant’s health or orderly conduct of the Event.
- If the Participant refuses, the Organizer’s duty of care lapses, and the Participant continues entirely at his/her own risk.
9. Liability & Indemnity
- Participation is at own risk.
- The Organizer and its partners are only liable for damages directly resulting from intent or gross negligence by the Organizer.
- Participant indemnifies the Organizer against claims by third parties arising from his/her actions.
10. Force Majeure & Cancellation
- The Organizer may cancel or modify the Event, wholly or partly, in cases of force majeure (extreme weather, pandemic, government measures, etc.).
- In case of cancellation, no refund will be provided; a new date will generally be scheduled one year later.
11. Image Rights & Communication
- Participant unconditionally consents to the use of photos, video, or other likenesses for reporting and promotional purposes, without entitlement to compensation.
- The Organizer may use contact details to invite Participants to future activities. Objections may be submitted by email until March 14, 2026.
12. Privacy
The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the Privacy Policy in this document.
13. Governing Law & Disputes
- Dutch law applies to the Agreement.
- Disputes shall be submitted to the competent court in Amsterdam, unless mandatory law dictates otherwise.
14. Participation in the Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group Ranking System
The Amstelveen Lentemarathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group Ranking System (WMM). This means Participants’ results may be included in a global ranking per age group.
For this purpose, after the Event, the following personal data are shared with World Marathon Majors LLC (USA):
- First and last name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Nationality
- Bib number
- Net finish time
- Ranking (overall, gender, age group)
- Title and date of the Event
The processing serves to:
compile official WMM rankings;
communicate about possible qualification;
provide information about relevant (inter)national competitions.
Data are shared only with WMM and processed securely in accordance with their privacy policy. Since WMM is based in the USA, by registering you expressly consent to this transfer outside the EEA (Article 49(1)(a) GDPR). Objections may be made until March 14, 2026 via info@lentemarathon.nl.
15. Anti-Doping Regulations
The participant acknowledges and accepts that participation in the event organised under the responsibility or auspices of the organiser (hereinafter: the “Organiser”) is exclusively subject to the National Anti-Doping Regulations and the General Disciplinary Regulations of the Institute for Sports Law (Instituut Sportrechtspraak), as currently in force or as amended from time to time. The participant is obliged to comply with the provisions contained therein and, where required, to cooperate with the implementation of such provisions.
The participant acknowledges having had the opportunity to take note of the National Anti-Doping Regulations via the website of the Dutch Anti-Doping Authority (www.dopingautoriteit.nl/juridisch) and of the General Disciplinary Regulations via the website of the Institute for Sports Law (www.isr.nl/onderwerpen/algemeen-grensoverschrijdend-gedrag).
Precedence of the National Anti-Doping Regulations in Case of Conflict
In the event of any conflict between the provisions of the National Anti-Doping Regulations and any doping-related agreements or provisions contained in any other agreement or set of regulations, the National Anti-Doping Regulations shall prevail fully and unconditionally.
Acceptance of Disciplinary Jurisdiction and Decisions of the Anti-Doping Authority
The participant accepts that the authorities or bodies competent under the National Anti-Doping Regulations are authorised to investigate, determine and sanction (alleged) anti-doping rule violations in accordance with the National Anti-Doping Regulations and the applicable disciplinary framework. The participant undertakes to fully cooperate with this process.
The participant accepts the decisions (rulings and determinations) of the Anti-Doping Authority, insofar as these result from the Dutch Anti-Doping Policy Implementation Act and the National Anti-Doping Regulations, and is obliged to comply with them (without prejudice to the right to lodge an objection and/or appeal). The participant accepts the sanctions imposed pursuant to the National Anti-Doping Regulations and/or the applicable disciplinary regulations once such sanctions have become final and binding.
Automatic Applicability Upon Registration
This article applies to every participant taking part in activities that fall under the organisational or disciplinary authority of the Organiser, irrespective of whether this provision has been separately signed.
16. Final Provisions
In situations not covered by these Terms, the Organizer shall decide.
Privacy Policy
1. Scope
This policy describes how SPINN SPORTS B.V. (“we”, “us”) processes personal data in the context of the Lentemarathon.
2. Data Controller
SPINN SPORTS B.V., info@lentemarathon.nl, KVK 64280683.
3. Personal Data
| Category | Examples | Purpose | Legal Basis |
| Identification | name, gender, date of birth | Registration, age verification | Performance of contract |
| Contact | email, phone, address | Correspondence, emergency communication | Performance of contract |
| Payment | transaction ID, payment method | Processing entry fees | Performance of contract |
| Performance | bib number, chip times, ranking | Result processing, publication | Legitimate interest & performance of contract |
| Marketing | interests, participation in previous editions | Newsletters, offers | Legitimate interest (Art. 6(f) GDPR) |
| Images | photo, video | Reporting & promotion | Legitimate interest |
4. Retention Periods
- Registration data: 2 years after the Event.
- Tax data: 7 years (legal requirement).
- Photo/video archive: indefinite, unless objection is made.
- Result data: indefinite, unless objection is made.
5. Sharing with Third Parties
We only share data with:
Timing and results service (processor)
Payment service provider (processor)
Photo & video team (processor)
World Marathon Majors LLC (USA) – solely for WMM rankings (see Article 14)
Legal authorities if required.
Processor agreements are concluded in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR.
6. International Transfers
Data are stored on servers within the EU. Result data for the WMM ranking system are transferred to World Marathon Majors LLC (USA); this transfer is based on explicit consent under Art. 49(1)(a) GDPR. No other transfers outside the EEA will take place unless adequate safeguards apply.
7. Data Subject Rights
You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, port, and object to your data. Requests can be sent to info@lentemarathon.nl. We will respond within one month.
8. Security
We apply appropriate technical and organizational measures, including TLS encryption, access controls, and pseudonymization of timing data.
9. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses only functional and anonymized analytical cookies. No marketing cookies without consent.
10. Complaints
You may file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) or your local supervisory authority.
11. Changes
We reserve the right to amend this policy. Significant changes will be communicated by email.
