De Knikker Zegerplasloop

The Knikker Zegerplasloop is a running series consisting of three races in November, January and February, held around the beautiful locations of Zegerplas in Alphen aan den Rijn. Participants can choose from distances of 5, 10, 15 and 20 km, with special youth distances of 400 and 1000 metres on the athletics track. The course is almost entirely traffic-free and runs through the Zegersloot area and around Zegerplas, making it suitable for both beginner and experienced runners. The start and finish are always on the AAV'36 athletics track, where changing rooms, showers and a cafeteria are also available. Official timing is provided by MyLaps. Refreshment stations are available on the longer distances, with water at the finish.

There is a time limit of 2 hours for the 5 and 10 km walking distances. Walkers start at the same time as the 20 km running race. Youth runners have special distances of 400 m and 1000 m on the track, with a free commemorative item. A massage room offers free massages from Running & Walkingcenter Alphen aan den Rijn (bring your own towel). The cafeteria is open, and a limited number of lockers are available. Runners in the 15 and 20 km races pass a refreshment station on the track at the start of their second lap. On race day, registration is available in the cafeteria from 9:30 a.m. The races take place in winter conditions and offer options for walkers and young participants, with a maximum time limit of two hours for the walking distances.