The 1/4 Marathon Rotterdam, part of the NN Marathon Rotterdam, will get a new name: The Last of Us 1/4 Marathon Rotterdam. The hit HBO series The Last of Us—whose second season premieres on April 14 (the day after the event) on HBO Max—has partnered with the Rotterdam event as title sponsor.
The Last of Us is set in a post-apocalyptic world and is based on a cult video game. After the launch of its first season in 2023, the series won eight Emmy Awards. During the NN Marathon Rotterdam, the show will have a strong presence along the course, encouraging all runners to deliver their best athletic performance.
Dewi Klomp, Marketing Manager at HBO Max:
“At HBO Max, we believe in connecting powerful stories with iconic moments. With the new season of The Last of Us, we have deliberately chosen to partner with premium sporting events like the NN Marathon Rotterdam. The intensity, perseverance, and overcoming of challenges—both in the series and on the course—make this collaboration a perfect fit. We look forward to inspiring runners and spectators alike, and to bringing the story of The Last of Us to the streets of Rotterdam.”
Wilbert Lek, Director of the NN Marathon Rotterdam:
“We are honored that HBO sees the NN Marathon Rotterdam as the ideal platform to present the story of The Last of Us to a wide audience. The second season of the Emmy Award-winning HBO series The Last of Us will be released on April 14, the day after our event—perfect timing to excite the tens of thousands of participants and spectators for the continuation of this series.”
