Description

The Long Course Weekend

Experience a weekend full of sporting challenges and unforgettable moments during the Long Course Weekend in Nieuwpoort. Three days, three disciplines, and countless opportunities to push your limits. Whether you choose one, two or all three components, this event offers something for everyone.

The Long Course Weekend is a unique festival of sports, where athletes create their own perfect weekend over three days by choosing from swimming, cycling and running disciplines at various distances. Go all-in with the full Long Course Weekend and earn a fourth, exclusive medal at the legendary ceremony on Sunday.

Practical info

Location:

• Newport
• Start and finish area at the Old Fish Mine

Friday, Sept. 26 – Swimming:

• 5:15 p.m.: start 1.9 km (1 loop)
• 5:15 p.m.: start 3.8 km (2 loops)
• Swimming in open water

Saturday, September 27 – Cycling:

• 08:00: start 180 km (1 loop past Ypres and some historic climbs)
• 10 a.m.: start 90 km (1 loop past Flanders Fields)
• 12:00 p.m.: start 45 km (1 loop past Veurne)

Sunday, September 28 – Walk:

• 10 a.m.: start 42.2 km (1 loop along the Yser)
• 10:15 a.m.: start 5 km (1 loop around Nieuwpoort)
• 10:25 a.m.: start 10 km (1 loop around the Old Marina)
• 12:10 p.m.: start 21.1 km (1 loop through the interior)

Participate:

Places are full!