Half LCW

A distance for athletes who want a real challenge! A half triathlon over three days in a beautiful setting: that's the Half Long Course Weekend.

The event kicks off on Friday, September 20th, with the swimming competition. The 1.9 km long swim course is one of the few open-water swim courses in Belgium! The start is at the Oude Vismijn and you swim towards the entrance of the largest marina in Northern Europe. Despite being in seawater, you will swim in calm waters protected from the currents by the forechannel, and spectators can walk along the entire course.

The second day is all about cycling, with athletes covering a 90 km course. Both the start and finish are in the center of Nieuwpoort. You will cycle through the polders and various waterways that were part of the front line during World War I. You will also pass numerous impressive monuments and cemeteries along the way. This promises to be a very special cycling experience.

Finally, the running race concludes the half triathlon. Athletes will undertake a 21.1 km journey, starting and ending in the heart of Nieuwpoort. Expect an exciting and buoyant atmosphere at the start and finish, with a red carpet for every finisher!

Enjoy unique benefits by registering for the HALF Long Course Weekend instead of the three separate disciplines:

• Exclusive XL goodie bag: As a participant, you will receive a well-stocked goodie bag that is specially assembled for this event.
• Attendance at the closing ceremony: You have the honor of participating in the special closing ceremony for HALF participants, where your achievements are celebrated.
• Separate classification: Compete in an exclusive classification reserved for HALF participants, where your performances are recognized within a specific group.