Aruba Athletic Federation

🇦🇼🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ AAF 10K NATIONAL ROAD RACE – FIRST EDITION! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🇦🇼

The Aruba Athletic Federation (AAF) is excited to invite you to the FIRST EDITION of the AAF 10K National Road Race! 🎉🔥

📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026
⏰ Start: 6:00 a.m.
📍 Start: Westpunt 7B
🏁 Finish: Parking lot near Costa Linda Beach Resort
💰 Entry Fee: AWG 25.00

Whether you are a competitive athlete or a recreational runner, this race is for you! 💪🏽👟 Both AAF members and non-members are welcome to participate.

🏅 RACE CATEGORIES:
🔹 U20 Men & Women: Ages 18–19
🔹 Senior Men & Women: Ages 20–34
🔹 Masters Men & Women:
35–39 | 40–44 | 45–49 | 50+

🏆 AWARDS:
🥇🥈🥉 Awards for the Top 3 in each category
🏆 Plus awards for the Top 3 Overall Men & Women

💳 REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

🔗 Register online:
https://my.raceresult.com/399739

📱 Or simply scan the QR Code !

Entry Fee: AWG 25.00

Payment via bank transfer:
🏦 RBC Aruba – Atletiek Bond
Account: 31.31.20.38

📝 IMPORTANT:
When making your payment, please include the following information in the payment description/reference:
➡️ Name & Last Name
➡️ AAF 10K
➡️ Category

🎽 YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
✅ Bib number & timing chip
💧 Fluids and nutrition
⏱️ Official time registration

🗺️ THE ROUTE:
The 10K starts at Westpunt 7B, continues past Tierra del Sol, through the Palm Beach area, past Courtyard by Marriott Aruba Resort, and heads toward Eagle Beach, finishing in the parking lot near Costa Linda Beach Resort. 🌴🌊

The route will be clearly marked, with traffic control in place to help ensure the safety of all participants. 🚦

📜 The race will be conducted in accordance with World Athletics rules and regulations.

🔥 Challenge yourself. Run the 10K. Be part of history! 🔥

Join us as we celebrate the inaugural AAF 10K National Road Race! 🇦🇼🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

📧 For inquiries: [email protected]
🌐 www.aaf.aw

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🇦🇼✨ CELEBRATING ARUBA’S ATHLETICS STARS! ✨🇦🇼

The Aruba Athletic Federation (AAF) proudly celebrates the talent, dedication, discipline, and determination of our athletes and coaches! 💪🏽🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️

Every step, every jump, every throw, and every finish line represents Aruba with pride! 🇦🇼❤️

🏆 Meet the Aruba Athletic Federation nominees for STREA Deportivo Aruba 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣:

⭐ Ji-zion Boekhoudt (Alpha Runners) – Deportista Masculino 6–9 aña
⭐ Sophie-Marie Solognier (Alpha Runners) – Deportista Femenino 6–9 aña

⭐ Dy-Angely Courtar (Alpha Runners) – Deportista Femenino 10–13 aña
⭐ Nathan Dundas (Olympia Track & Field Club) – Deportista Masculino 10–13 aña

⭐ Sarah Maduro (Olympia Track & Field Club) – Deportista Femenino 14–17 aña
⭐ Wyndel Beyde (Team Pegasus) – Deportista Masculino 14–17 aña

⭐ Eliyah Tjie-A-Loi (Olympia Track & Field Club)– Deportista Masculino Nobato

⭐ Christiaan Jansen (Team Pegasus) – Deportista Masculino di Aña

⭐ Vercelio Statie (Turtle &-21 Athletic Aruba)– Coach di Aña

⭐ Miranda Nedd-Duinker – Baluarte

👏🏽🇦🇼 Congratulations to all our nominees! Your hard work, commitment, and passion for athletics continue to make our athletics community proud.

A special thank you to all the coaches, families, clubs, and supporters who stand behind our athletes and contribute to their journey. ❤️🙏🏽

Keep running 🏃🏽, jumping 🦘, throwing 💪🏽, pushing boundaries 🔥, and inspiring the next generation! 🌟

🏆🇦🇼 AAF is proud of each and every one of you!

🌐 for more info visit: www.aaf.aw

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🏃‍♀️🎒🏃‍♂️ AAF BACK TO SCHOOL SPRINT GALA 2026! 🇦🇼🔥

The Aruba Athletic Federation (AAF) is excited to invite all our young athletes and supporters to the Back to School Sprint Gala! 🎉👟

📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
⏰ Starting at 5:00 PM
📍 GPT Stadium

Get ready for an evening full of speed, energy, fun and exciting races! ⚡🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🏁 Categories & Events:
🔹 U7 – 40m
🔹 U9 – 60m
🔹 U11 – 80m
🔹 U13 – 100m
🔹 U15 – 100m
🔹 U17 – 100m, 200m or 400m (choose one)
🔹 U20 – 100m, 200m or 400m
(choose one)

💰 Participation Fee – AAF Members: AWG 25,-

🎟️ Spectator Admission:
👨‍👩‍👧 Adults – AWG 5,-
🧒 Kids – AWG 3,-

🏦 Payment by Bank Transfer:
Aruba Atletiek Bond
RBC Account #31 31 20 38

💻 Registration will be available on Atletiek.nu starting August 21 2026 via Club leader.

🎒 School is almost back… so let's hit the track! 🔥👟
Bring your family and friends and come cheer on our young athletes! 📣🇦🇼

GET READY. GET SET. SPRINT! 🏃‍♀️💨🏃‍♂️

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🇦🇼🏃‍♂️ PRODUCTIVE TRAINING CAMP IN SANTO DOMINGO! 🇩🇴💪

From August 5–16, 2026, Aruba athlete Eden Antersyn (Sportsz4U Triathlon Academy), together with Coach Glennon Eights, traveled to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, for an intensive training camp. ✈️🏟️

It was a productive and valuable training period, filled with intensive sessions, hard work, focus, and preparation for the challenges ahead. 💪🔥 Every training session provided an opportunity to grow, improve, and gain valuable experience.

The Aruba Athletic Federation (AAF) would like to extend a special thank you to the Comite Olimpico Arubano(COA) 🇦🇼🙏 for their cooperation and support in making this training camp possible.

A special word of appreciation also goes to our National Coach, Silvienne Valdez Krosendijk, for her dedication and for coordinating and making all the necessary arrangements for this training camp. 🙏👏 Your efforts behind the scenes are greatly appreciated!

We wish Eden continued success as he keeps working hard toward his athletic goals. Keep pushing forward, Eden! 💪🔥🇦🇼

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🇦🇼 TEAM ARUBA IS BACK HOME SAFE! 🇦🇼✈️

After a fantastic race weekend at the Carrera del Pacífico 10K in Cali, Colombia 🇨🇴🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️, and an unexpected experience with a strong earthquake while in Cali, we are very grateful that our delegation is back home safe and sound in Aruba. 🙏🇦🇼

The Aruba Athletic Federation (AAF) would like to thank our athletes Rebecca Jansen (Team Pegasus) and Jethro Saint Fleur (Train Hard Race Easy) and National Coach Ludwig Dirksz for proudly representing Aruba.

Thank you for your dedication, courage, and commitment. We are proud of you! 👏🏽🇦🇼

Welcome home, Team Aruba! 🏠✈️❤️

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🇦🇼🏅 CONGRATULATIONS TEAM ARUBA! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🔥

A strong performance today by our Aruban athletes at the Carrera del Pacífico 10K in Cali, Colombia! 🇨🇴🌎

Competing in the Elite Category, alongside top-level runners from Kenya, Tanzania, Colombia, and other countries from around the world, our athletes proudly represented Aruba on the international stage. 🇦🇼💪🔥

👏 Jethro Saint-Fleur (Train Hard Race Easy) crossed the finish line in an impressive 33:38, finishing 23rd overall.
👏 Rebecca Jansen (Team Pegasus) delivered a great performance, finishing in 37:40 and placing 35th overall.

The Aruba Athletic Federation proudly congratulates Rebecca and Jethro on their performances, determination, and commitment while carrying the Aruban flag among an international field of elite athletes. 🇦🇼🌍🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

A special thank you to National Coach Ludwig Dirksz for his guidance and support throughout this international competition. 👏💪

Well done, Team Aruba! We are proud of you! 🇦🇼❤️💙💛✨

🌐 Visit www.aaf.aw

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🇦🇼🔥 TOMORROW IS RACE DAY! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🇨🇴
Team Aruba is READY for the Carrera del Pacífico 10K in Cali! 💪🏽🔥

Sending the very best of luck to Rebecca Jansen (Team Pegasus), Jethro Saint Fleur (Train Hard Race Easy) and National Coach Ludwig Dirksz.🇦🇼💪💯

⏰ Start: 7:00 AM 🇨🇴
🏁 Sunday, August 9
Run strong, run proud, and GO TEAM ARUBA! 🇦🇼

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🇦🇼🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ TEAM ARUBA READY FOR RACE DAY! 🇨🇴🔥

Team Aruba is fully prepared for La Carrera del Pacífico 10K Roadrace this Sunday, August 9th, at 7:00 AM! 💪✨

The team had their first training session yesterday, and today they successfully collected their race bibs, officially confirming their participation. 🎽🏅

The Aruba Athletic Federation is proud of Rebecca Jansen (Team Pegasus), Jethro Saint Fleur (Train Hard Race Easy), and National Coach Ludwig Dirksz as they proudly represent Aruba on the international stage. 🇦🇼🌎

We wish our athletes and coach the very best of luck on Sunday's race. Run with pride, give it your all, and make Aruba proud! 🇦🇼💪💯

🌐 Visit www.aaf.aw for the latest updates.

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🇦🇼✈️ TEAM ARUBA IS ON THE WAY TO CALI, COLOMBIA! 🇨🇴

The Aruba Athletic Federation (AAF) is proud to announce that Rebecca Jansen (Team Pegasus) and Jethro Saint Fleur (Train Hard Race Easy), accompanied by National Coach Ludwig Dirksz, are traveling today to Cali, Colombia to proudly represent Aruba 🇦🇼 at La Carrera del Pacífico 10K! 💪🔥

🏁 Race Day: Sunday, August 9
🕖 Start Time:7:00 AM
📍 Location: Cali, Colombia 🇨🇴

We wish our athletes and coach a safe journey, an unforgettable experience, and the very best of luck as they compete on the international stage. We are proud of you and will be cheering you on every step of the way! 🏅

🇦🇼 Go Team Aruba! Make us proud! 💪💯🔥

🌐 Visit www.aaf.aw for the latest news and updates.

🇦🇼🎉 Congratulations, Kyon Maduro! ⚡🏃‍♂️

The Aruba Athletic Federation proudly congratulates Kyon Maduro (Olympia Track & Field Club) on his performance today at the World Athletics U20 Championships Oregon 2026! 🌍🏟️

Kyon delivered an impressive new Personal Best of 10.93 seconds in the 100m, representing Aruba with pride, determination, and passion. 🇦🇼💙💛

Your dedication, perseverance, and hard work continue to inspire the next generation of Aruban athletes.💪🔥

Congratulations on this fantastic achievement, Kyon! We are incredibly proud of you and wish you continued success on your athletics journey. 👏🏆

🌐 Visit: www.aaf.aw