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When and where is Long Course Weekend Belgium? Long Course Weekend Belgium takes place from 18 - 20 September 2026 in and around Nieuwpoort. For travel information please click here. What distances are there for each event? We offer the possibility to enter different distances within different disciplines: Swim: 1,9 km, 3,8 km Bike: 45km, 90 km and 180 km Run: 5 km, 10 km, 21,1 km, 42,2 km Long Course: 3.8 km Swim, 180 km Bike, 42.2 km Run Is there a kids event? Yes, definitely! There is a Kidsrun on Sunday. How do I know for sure that I am registered? You should receive a confirmation email; don’t forget to check your spam where it might end up in case you can’t find the email. If you're not certain you have received the confirmation email, if you cannot find it, send us an email at [email protected]. Can I register for someone else? Yes, that’s possible. Just make sure to select ‘someone else’ on the registration form. When can I expect the event pack? Absolutely everything you need to know about the Long Course Weekend will be communicated a few weeks before the event via e-mail, with a full race pack available to download up to 4 weeks prior to the event. This will include event timings, registration details and important information. It is important to carefully read through this information as details may be different to those on the website. We recommend using the online Event Pack as a guide, which is in "real time=" and updated right up to the event start. An email will also be sent to the address you registered with, notifying you of any final details and possible amendments that arise. When will I receive my timingchip and BIB number? These must be collected the day of the event. Do I have to participate all three days? Long Course Weekend offers a series of races over the course of 3 days. You can enter for just 1 discipline, multiple disciplines or the entire Long Course Weekend. Totally up to you! When will we receive all the practical information? Around September 11th you will receive an email with all the information and practical details about your registration. Will there be pacers on the course? Yes, there will be pacers for the Nieuwpoort Marathon. Both for the full marathon and the half marathon.For the full marathon, the pacer times are: 03:30, 03:40, 03:50, 04:00, 04:10, 04:20, 04:30, 04:45 and 05:00For the half marathon, the pacer times are: 01:30, 01:40, 01:50, 02:00, 02:10, 2:20, 2:30 Until when can I register? Registration is open until 16 September. In some cases, you may still register on the day itself, provided the race is not sold out. Do you get a medal for each distance? Yes, for each distance you will receive a medal at the finish. Even children will receive a medal at the kidsrun. What are the cut-off times? Marathon : 5h30 Half marathon : 3h30 10 km : 1h30 5 km : 1h Can I transfer or resell my ticket to someone else? Yes, you can easily do this via your account. The participant’s name will then be updated to the new owner. Please note: we strongly advise against using platforms such as TicketSwap. Can I have ticket/cancellation protection for The Nieuwpoort Marathon? Yes, you can! Cancellation protection is provided via a third party and covers various reasons like illness, injury, family emergencies, and more. You'll receive a 100% refund if you're unable to attend for any covered reason. The price for this protection may vary depending on the race(s) you choose. For full details and conditions, visit Refundable.me. Are the courses officially measured/certified? Yes, the half marathon and full marathon courses are officially measured and certified. How can I change my distance and what are the costs? You can update your distance directly in your account. An administrative fee is always charged. If you switch to a more expensive distance, you will also need to pay the price difference.

Question 2

When and where is Long Course Weekend Belgium?

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Long Course Weekend Belgium takes place from 18 - 20 September 2026 in and around Nieuwpoort. For travel information please click here. What distances are there for each event? We offer the possibility to enter different distances within different disciplines: Swim: 1,9 km, 3,8 km Bike: 45km, 90 km and 180 km Run: 5 km, 10 km, 21,1 km, 42,2 km Long Course: 3.8 km Swim, 180 km Bike, 42.2 km Run Is there a kids event? Yes, definitely! There is a Kidsrun on Sunday. How do I know for sure that I am registered? You should receive a confirmation email; don’t forget to check your spam where it might end up in case you can’t find the email. If you're not certain you have received the confirmation email, if you cannot find it, send us an email at [email protected]. Can I register for someone else? Yes, that’s possible. Just make sure to select ‘someone else’ on the registration form. When can I expect the event pack? Absolutely everything you need to know about the Long Course Weekend will be communicated a few weeks before the event via e-mail, with a full race pack available to download up to 4 weeks prior to the event. This will include event timings, registration details and important information. It is important to carefully read through this information as details may be different to those on the website. We recommend using the online Event Pack as a guide, which is in "real time=" and updated right up to the event start. An email will also be sent to the address you registered with, notifying you of any final details and possible amendments that arise. When will I receive my timingchip and BIB number? These must be collected the day of the event. Do I have to participate all three days? Long Course Weekend offers a series of races over the course of 3 days. You can enter for just 1 discipline, multiple disciplines or the entire Long Course Weekend. Totally up to you! When will we receive all the practical information? Around September 11th you will receive an email with all the information and practical details about your registration. Will there be pacers on the course? Yes, there will be pacers for the Nieuwpoort Marathon. Both for the full marathon and the half marathon.For the full marathon, the pacer times are: 03:30, 03:40, 03:50, 04:00, 04:10, 04:20, 04:30, 04:45 and 05:00For the half marathon, the pacer times are: 01:30, 01:40, 01:50, 02:00, 02:10, 2:20, 2:30 Until when can I register? Registration is open until 16 September. In some cases, you may still register on the day itself, provided the race is not sold out. Do you get a medal for each distance? Yes, for each distance you will receive a medal at the finish. Even children will receive a medal at the kidsrun. What are the cut-off times? Marathon : 5h30 Half marathon : 3h30 10 km : 1h30 5 km : 1h Can I transfer or resell my ticket to someone else? Yes, you can easily do this via your account. The participant’s name will then be updated to the new owner. Please note: we strongly advise against using platforms such as TicketSwap. Can I have ticket/cancellation protection for The Nieuwpoort Marathon? Yes, you can! Cancellation protection is provided via a third party and covers various reasons like illness, injury, family emergencies, and more. You'll receive a 100% refund if you're unable to attend for any covered reason. The price for this protection may vary depending on the race(s) you choose. For full details and conditions, visit Refundable.me. Are the courses officially measured/certified? Yes, the half marathon and full marathon courses are officially measured and certified. How can I change my distance and what are the costs? You can update your distance directly in your account. An administrative fee is always charged. If you switch to a more expensive distance, you will also need to pay the price difference.

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