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LCW Nieuwpoort Marathon

Nieuwpoort, Flanders, Belgium

calendar_today 20 Sep, 2026

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sell €17.00 – €90.00

About the Event

Step into the vibrant world of Long Course Weekend this September in Nieuwpoort, Belgium. The highlight of this three-day sports extravaganza is the Sunday finale: the Nieuwpoort Run, which invites runners to join swimmers and cyclists for a weekend filled with camaraderie and competition.
The Nieuwpoort Marathon welcomes participants from all walks of life, ensuring that every runner feels included regardless of their experience level. With detailed briefings and numerous aid stations along the route, you can focus on enjoying the stunning coastal scenery without worrying about logistics.
As part of the Long Course Weekend, runners will traverse through picturesque dunes and scenic coastal landscapes unique to Nieuwpoort. The course offers a challenging yet rewarding 42.2km journey that concludes with an exhilarating finish line atmosphere featuring a red carpet celebration for all athletes.
Family and friends are encouraged to cheer on participants as they cross the finish line, making this event not just a race but a community gathering. Spectators can witness top runners sprinting towards victory early in the day or enjoy the slower pace of recreational runners later on.
Long Course Weekend is designed to cater to various interests within endurance sports, offering events across swimming, cycling, and running disciplines over three days. Whether you're looking for a solo challenge or team support, this event provides an unmatched atmosphere that celebrates athletic achievement while fostering community spirit among athletes from different backgrounds.
Join the festivities in Nieuwpoort and experience firsthand why Long Course Weekend is becoming one of Belgium's premier sporting events.

Races Offered

10k

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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€27.00

5k

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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€17.00

Half-marathon

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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€48.00

Marathon

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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€90.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

13.4° / 20.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.9° / 18.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 11m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

16.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:24

nightlight Sunset

20:01

About Nieuwpoort

Learn more about the host city, Nieuwpoort.

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.