Practical Info
Program
Friday, September 26, 2025
- The Nieuwpoort Swim (Swimming race): 1.9 km or 3.8 km
Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Cycle Flanders Fields (Cycling event): 45 km, 90 km or 180 km
Sunday, September 28, 2025
- The Nieuwpoort Marathon (Running race): 5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km or 42.2 km
You can participate in one or more disciplines to create your own sports weekend.
Additionally, you can opt for the FULL LCW (3.8 km swim, 180 km bike ride, and full marathon) or the HALF LCW (1.9 km swim, 90 km bike ride, and half marathon). If you choose one of these challenges, you will receive an exclusive XL Goodie Bag, in addition to the regular goodies. This includes items such as a cycling jersey, drybag, and a Limited Edition LCW Polo. You will also be placed in a separate ranking.
Participants in the FULL challenge will also receive an additional, fourth medal.
Location
Nieuwpoort, Belgium.
Accessibility & Parking
We encourage you to come on foot, by bike, or by public transport. Detailed parking information will follow later.
Participation Package
- Personalized bib number (for early registrations)*
- Unique medal for each finisher
- Aid stations along the course and at the finish line
- Free storage for sports bags
- Chip timing
- Full results available on the website
* Personalized bib numbers are only valid for participants who register online before September 1.
Cut-off
- Swimming: 1.9 km (1h40), 3.8 km (2h15)
- Cycling: 45 km (3h), 90 km (8h), 180 km (9h)
- Running: 5 km (1h), 10 km (1h30), half marathon (3h30), marathon (5h30)
Aid Stations
There will be regular aid stations along the cycling and running courses. Water, sports drinks, snacks, and medical assistance will be available.
A detailed overview will be provided a few weeks before the event.
Medal Ceremony
Each finisher will receive a medal. Participants in the FULL Long Course Weekend are eligible for the additional fourth LCW medal, which will be awarded during a special ceremony on Sunday at 16h00.
Name or Distance Change
Until July 31, you can change your name by sending an email to [email protected].
After July 31, it is still possible to change it at the event information desk, but a €10 administrative fee will be charged.
For name changes, the following details of the new participant must be provided:
- Full name
- Email address
- Mobile number
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Nationality
- Address
- Emergency contact information (name, relation, and mobile number)
After July 31, you must first collect the bib number of the original participant and then proceed to the information desk to request the name change.
Cancellation
Cancellation protection is offered via a third party and covers various reasons such as illness, injury, family emergencies, and more. You will receive a 100% refund if you are unable to participate for a covered reason. The price for this protection may vary depending on the selected race(s).
For full details and conditions, please visit Refundable.me.
If you choose not to purchase cancellation protection, a refund will not be possible in the event of cancellation.
Photo Service
FinisherPix is the official photo service of Long Course Weekend. These professional photographers are known for their high-quality, fully digital photos at competitive prices. You can order your photos in advance during registration or afterward.
For more details, click here.
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