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LCW Nieuwpoort Marathon

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calendar_today 20 Sep, 2026

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About the Event

Craft your ultimate multisport adventure at Long Course Weekend Belgium, from September 18-20, 2026, a dynamic three-day festival where you choose your own challenge across the iconic landscapes of the Belgian coast and Flanders Fields. This is not a single race but a customizable sports celebration, allowing you to mix and match disciplines—from the open-water Peaks Nieuwpoort Swim and the historic Cycle Flanders Fields routes to the iconic Nieuwpoort Marathon—to design a weekend that matches your ambition. Embrace the ultimate test by conquering the Full Long Course (3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run) over three days to earn the legendary fourth medal, a symbol of extraordinary endurance. With its electric atmosphere and inclusive spirit, the event welcomes elite athletes, determined beginners, friends, and families to share in a unique blend of personal achievement and collective celebration. Each finish line becomes a story of perseverance, set against a backdrop of coastal beauty and poignant history, creating memories that extend far beyond the clock. Secure your Early Bird spot for a weekend where flexibility, festival vibes, and formidable challenge converge for an unforgettable chapter in your athletic journey.

Races Offered

The Nieuwpoort Marathon

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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10:00

The Nieuwpoort 5K

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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10:15

The Nieuwpoort 10K

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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10:25

The Nieuwpoort Half Marathon

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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12:10

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Nieuwpoort.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 13.5° / 20.3°
wb_sunny 11.0° / 18.4°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 15.3 /
water_drop 76.3%

About Nieuwpoort

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Nieuwpoort is a beach resort and medieval port on the Belgian sea coast in West Flanders. Nieuwpoort consists out of two centres: the old medieval centre, with small houses and cobblestone streets, and the coastal centre, comparable to the neighbouring coastal cities: a sandy beach and lots of apartments. The belfry of Nieuwpoort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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