AVA Waterdrinker Baanloop

The AVA Waterdrinker Baanloop is a monthly Wednesday evening track race held at the AVA athletics track, located at Sportlaan 43 in Aalsmeer, Netherlands. Organized by AV Aalsmeer and affiliated with the Atletiekunie, the event maintains a straightforward format: participants select from 1 km, 3 km, or 5 km distances. All races commence at 19:40, with each distance offered at the same modest entry fee. The race is contested in two tempo heats, meaning faster runners aiming for sub-4-minute kilometers begin together in the initial heat. This structure lends the short track races a distinct time-trial atmosphere. One recorded 5 km event featured Bas Stigter achieving a personal best and track record with a time of 14:51.2, supported by pacemaker Jeroen Kramer under calm, cool weather conditions.