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The Nieuwpoort Swim

Nieuwpoort, Belgium
26 Sep, 2025 (Fri)

Swimming

1.9 km, 3.8 km

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About the event

Experience the Nieuwpoort Swim, a unique open water swimming competition in Belgium. Starting at the Old Fish Market, participants swim towards the entrance of the largest marina in Northern Europe. Join a diverse international field of swimmers for a challenging 1.9km or 3.8km race. Enjoy the calm waters along the course, protected from the currents of the channel. Spectators can line the route and cheer on the swimmers. Finish the race at the Long Course Weekend festival grounds, near the impressive West Front monument. This is a race that promises to create lasting memories for travelers from around the world.

Races offered by this event

You have 46 weeks to prepare

The Nieuwpoort Swim 3.8K

26 Sep, 2025 (Fri) - 17:15
Swimming
3.8 km
0 m of elevation drop
The Nieuwpoort Swim is one of the only open water swimming competitions in Belgium. The start is at the Old Fish Market and you swim towards the entrance of the largest marina in Northern Europe. As the start of the Long Course Weekend you swim against an international field of participants over 3,8km. Despite the sea water you swim in calm water because of the protection against the current of the channel and the spectators can also walk along the entire course. In the shadow of the West Front monument and with the finish on the Long Course Weekend festival grounds, this will undoubtedly be a race to remember.
Solo
On site
Sea/ocean
Flat
Multiple loops
Timed
Beach
Historical
Grass
Asphalt
Residential
Park
Nature
Family friendly
Single track

The Nieuwpoort Swim 1.9K

26 Sep, 2025 (Fri) - 17:15
Swimming
1.9 km
0 m of elevation drop
The Nieuwpoort Swim is one of the only open water swimming competitions in Belgium. The start is at the Old Fish Market and you swim towards the entrance of the largest marina in Northern Europe. As the start of the Long Course Weekend you swim against an international field of participants over 3,8km. Despite the sea water you swim in calm water because of the protection against the current of the channel and the spectators can also walk along the entire course. In the shadow of the West Front monument and with the finish on the Long Course Weekend festival grounds, this will undoubtedly be a race to remember.
Solo
On site
Sea/ocean
Flat
Single loop
Timed
Beach
Historical
Grass
Asphalt
Residential
Park
Nature
Family friendly
Single track

Course details

Course highlights

The swim course is one of the only open-water swim courses in Belgium. Set on the river delta in the port of Nieuwpoort, the Nieuwpoort Swim takes place in a setting to marvel about. The perfect start of the Long Course Weekend. The course starts and finishes in the harbour of the city and right next to the Nieuwpoort memorial in honour of British soldiers. Set back from, yet close to the sea, the course offers shelter from the strong currents and allows spectators to cheer on athletes from both sides of the river banks, delivering world-class viewing points for all spectators and an unrivalled atmosphere for athletes! - Inner Harbour Newport - Red Carpet Finish - King Albert I Memorial

Start address

Vismijn, Nieuwpoort, België

Finish address

Vismijn, Nieuwpoort, België

Route map

route map

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Finisher medal
Toilets
Goodie bag
Nutrition Stations
Parking
Drink Stations
Bag drop
Timing chip (single use)
Shower
Photo Service
Accident insurance
Dressing rooms
Medical Assistance

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