Events

A Fantastic Finale to Three Days of Athletics 🏟️🏟️

February 13, 2026

Today marked the third and final day of the Aru Athletics Festival 2026, closing out three incredible days of competition, passion and sportsmanship.

Our youngest athletes took centre stage, lighting up the track with their speed, determination and big smiles. At the same time, the action continued at Tropical Storm Field, Salina Serca, Noord, where the javelin and discus throw events highlighted strength, precision and focus.

Congratulations to all the boys and girls who competed, your effort and dedication truly made us proud!

Over the past three days, the Aruba Athletic Federation (AAF) proudly hosted a successful and inspiring event filled with talent, unity and positive energy. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this festival such a success.

A sincere thank you to our amazing volunteers and loyal supporters. Your time, energy and commitment make every event possible and help create a positive and inspiring environment for our athletes to thrive.

To all our athletes:
Stay focused.
Stay disciplined.
Stay hungry for progress.

The journey continues, and the best is yet to come. 🌟💪

💙 A warm and sincere thank you to our valued sponsors:
• Subway Aruba
• Do it Center

Your support plays a vital role in making events like this possible and in helping our athletes perform at their very best.

We also want to recognize our dedicated volunteers and loyal supporters. Your time, commitment and positive energy create an environment where athletes can grow, compete with confidence and chase their goals. Your impact truly makes a difference ❤️💛💙.

📅 Up next the AAF National 5K Road Race:

  • Date: March 1st
  • Location: Stadionweg
  • Start Time: 6:00 AM

Registration is now open! Be sure to check the registration link on our website or Facebook page for full details. http://my.raceresult.com/378737

We look forward to seeing you at the starting line 🏁.