Ringvaart Regatta – Unique rowing marathon through Haarlemmermeer

Do you like rowing and are you up for a sporty challenge on the water? Then the Ringvaart Regatta is for you! This unique rowing marathon of no less than 100 kilometers takes you over the Ringvaart, from Leiden past Aalsmeer, Zwanenburg and Lisse, finally all the way to the finish in Delft. Join this great sporting event through Haarlemmermeer and experience an unforgettable trip on the Ringvaart!
Rowers on the Ringvaart

What can you experience during Ringvaart Regatta?

The Ringvaart Regatta was first rowed in 1976. Since its inception, this rowing competition has gone through many major changes that have made it a professional race. The Ringvaart Regatta is more than just a 100 km rowing marathon. It is not only about the goal, but also about the process: about taking on a great challenge, together with your friends. This is guaranteed to give you a special experience that you will never forget! The Ringvaart Regatta is a day full of sport and fun on the water, in which you can push your limits and get the best out of yourself and your teammates. At the end of the rowing competition, all effort is rewarded during a great party at the finish in Delft. Thousands of spectators are waiting here to congratulate you. The Ringvaart Regatta starts in Leiden, at rowing club Asopos de Vliet. After a few kilometers the river Kaag is crossed. The race then takes you past Aalsmeer Zwanenburg and Lisse, eventually all the way to the finish in Delft. In between there are several stops where volunteers are ready to assist you so that you can relax.

Where and when? 

De Ringvaart Regatta will take place this year on May 29, 2024. The tour starts in Leiden and ends in Delft, where all boats finish at Glue and Culture and are taken off the water. Here you can relax with a delicious meal, after which the day will be concluded with a festive festival. So gather all your rowing friends and take part in this unforgettable sporting event! 

Got excited? The registration period is from March to April 2023, don't miss it!