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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42.2K
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10:00
The Nieuwpoort 5K
Sep 20, 2026
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5K
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10:15
The Nieuwpoort 10K
Sep 20, 2026
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10K
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10:25
The Nieuwpoort Half Marathon
Sep 20, 2026
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21.1K
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12:10
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Nieuwpoort.
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13.4° / 20.4°
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10.9° / 18.2°
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Avg sunshine hours
9h 11m
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Avg rainfall
2.6 mm
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Avg wind speed
16.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Moderate
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (3.5)
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Humidity
77.0%
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Sunrise
07:24
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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.
