Vooruitgangloop

The Vooruitgangloop is a running event held in the beautiful Oude Veerdam recreational area near Zuidland. The first edition is organised by IJsclub Vooruitgang and offers an atmospheric run through a green, natural area. The start and finish are at the ice rink, which is easily accessible by bicycle and public transport. The event is suitable for all ages, with a kids’ run and a 10 km race, and includes a warm-up and a friendly atmosphere.

On-site registration is not possible. The venue opens at 10:00 for race-number collection. The warm-up, provided by GrapeFine sports, is at 10:50. The 1 km kids’ run starts at 11:00 from the whisper-boat grounds. The 10 km race starts at 11:45, with the starting signal given by Alderman Hamerslag. The course will be cleared by the sweep team at 13:15; all runners must have finished by then. The canteen and venue close at 14:30. There are no facilities for showering or changing. Free parking is available in a large car park 100 metres away at the Bernisse recreational area. Bicycles can be parked on the ice-club grounds. The ice rink is opposite the Stationsweg bus stop, served by line 106. Start at 11:00; location in Zuidland, near the Oude Veerdam recreational area; parking information and access via the bus stop and car parks; volunteers wanted to help organise the event.