Practical Info

Program

Sunday 20 September 2026
The Nieuwpoort Marathon: 5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km or 42.2 km

The Nieuwpoort Marathon is part of Long Course Weekend Belgium, a three day multisport event.

In addition to running on Sunday, you can also swim on Friday and cycle on Saturday. You can take part in one or multiple disciplines and create your own race weekend.

You can also choose the FULL LCW or HALF LCW. With these challenges, you will receive an exclusive XL Goodie Bag and be included in a separate ranking. Participants in the FULL LCW will also receive an extra fourth medal.

Location

Nieuwpoort, Belgium.
Click here for directions.

Accessibility & Parking

We recommend coming on foot, by bike or by public transport. Parking is available within walking distance.
You can easily add a parking ticket during registration. More information will follow soon.

Deelnamepakket

Personalised bib number (pre registrations)*
Timing chip
Unique medal for every finisher
Refreshments along the course and at the finish
Free bag drop
Timing Full results available on the website
Marathon T-shirt (42 km only)

The participant pack can be collected at the athlete check in at the Fish Market in Nieuwpoort (Kaai 2, 8620 Nieuwpoort).

* Personalised bib number only valid for participants who register before 1 September.

Course & start procedure

The courses run through the polders and surroundings of Nieuwpoort and are fully signposted. A

ll distances are one loop courses.

The start is without waves, except for the half marathon which starts in two waves. Participants can freely choose their preferred wave on the day.

The routes will be announced soon.

Cut off times

5 km: 1h
10 km: 1h30
21.1 km: 3h30
42.2 km: 5h30

Refreshments

There are regular refreshment stations along the course and at the finish. A mix of water, sports drinks, snacks and fruit will be provided.

More details will follow soon.

Pacers

Pacers are available for the half and full marathon. They will help you maintain a steady pace and reach your goal.
👉 View the overview of all target times here.

Changing rooms, bag drop & showers

Changing rooms and a secure bag drop are available at the Long Course Weekend festival area. Showers are available at the Nieuwpoort Sports Complex.

Medal ceremony

Every finisher receives a medal. Participants in the FULL Long Course Weekend are eligible for an extra fourth Long Course Weekend medal during a special ceremony on Sunday at 16:00.

Name or distance change

Name and distance changes can be made directly via your personal account.

Name change: €5
Distance change: €5 (any price difference will be charged)
No refund when switching to a cheaper distanced

Cancellation

Cancellation protection is offered via a third party and covers various reasons such as illness, injury and family emergencies.

You will receive a 100 percent refund if you are unable to participate for a covered reason. The price depends on the selected race.

For full details and conditions, visit Refundable.me.

Without cancellation protection, refunds are not possible.

Photo service

FinisherPix is the official photo service of Long Course Weekend. You can order your photos during registration or afterwards.

Click here for more details.

Stay up to date with all important information before and during the event.
👉 Click here to join the WhatsApp group

APP

Download the Long Course Weekend Belgium app:

Any questions? Chat with Eddy in the bottom right corner of the website and get an instant answer.