27th- 29th June 2025
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About the Long Course Weekend

About the Long Course Weekend

Long Course Weekend

Location: Tenby, Pembrokeshire

MEDAL EVENTS: Swim, Bike, Run, Full Long Course, Junior Long Course, Half Distance, LCKinder

Pembrokeshire plays host annually to one of the most difficult but most rewarding events in Wales – the Long Course Weekend. This unique event lasts three epic days at the end of June. The event caters for athletes of all abilities, from pro athletes to you everyday athletes who just wants to complete something incredible. To kick-off the weekend on Friday evening, the Long Course athletes have The Wales Swim to complete – a 2.4 mile swim that takes place on Tenby’s North Beach. On Saturday their attention turns to The Wales Sportive, and 112 miles of undulating Welsh countryside lined with enthusiastic crowds. To finish the weekend, the athletes have the small task(!) of completing the 26.2 miles of The Wales Marathon, which is quickly establishing itself as a fantastic event in its own right. More than 20,000 competitors have attempted the difficult terrain and challenging weather conditions on this punishing route since its first event in 2010. Of last year’s 1000 Long Course Weekend athletes, only around half could manage to cross the finish line and collect the final piece of the event’s unique medal design. ***The Below times are provisional and will be updated nearer the time****

Event Itinerary

To work out where you need to be and when, simply check out our itinerary of events below.

  • Thursday 20th June

    • 3pm - 8pm
      Registration
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 3pm - 8pm
      LCW Expo Discount Day
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 5.30pm - 7:15
      Llewelin Duo Band & Meet The Team
      Main Stage, Salterns Car Park
  • Friday 21st June

    • 10am - 6pm (swim closes 4:30pm)
      Registration
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 10am - 4:30pm
      Event Expo Opens
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 12pm - 5:00pm
      Sports Massage Available
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 3:30pm
      LCKinder Participants Gather
    • 4pm
      LCKinder Start
      North Beach, Tenby
    • 5.15pm - 5.30pm
      Swim Acclimatisation
      North Beach, Tenby
    • 5:40pm
      Start Pen Closes & Swim Briefing
      North Beach, Tenby
    • 6:00pm
      The Wales Swim Starts
      North Beach, Tenby
    • 7:00pm
      First Lap Cut Off Time
      North Beach, Tenby
    • 8pm
      Swim Presentation
      North Beach, Tenby
    • 8.00pm
      Overall Cut Off
      North Beach, Tenby
  • Saturday 22nd June

    • 5:00am - 5:00pm (cyclists prioritised by start time)
      Registration Open
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 7am - 7:30am
      112M, LCW and 70m all start
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 9:00am - 5:00pm
      Event Expo Opens
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 9:30am - 9:45am
      42 Mile Sportive Start
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 10.30am
      First Bikes Expected Back
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 1pm
      Cut-off time for the Second lap
      The Green, Tenby
    • 12:00pm - 5:00pm
      Sports Massage Available
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 1pm
      Cut-off for the King, Queen and Junior of the Hill
      St Brides Hill, Saundersfoot
    • 5.00pm
      Overall Cut Off
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
  • Sunday 23rd June

    • 7:00am - 10:30am
      Registration Opens
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 9:00am - 11:00am
      Registration for Half Marathon
      South Quay Car Park, Pembroke
    • 9:30am
      Half Marathon Coaches Depart
      Lower Park Road, Tenby
    • 10:00am
      The Wales Marathon Starts
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 10.30am
      The Wales 5K Start
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 11:15am
      Wales 10K Coaches Leave
      Lower Park Road, Tenby
    • 11:40am
      Half Marathon Parade
      South Quay Park to Main Street, Pembroke
    • 12:00pm
      The Wales Half Marathon Start
      Main Street, Pembroke
    • 12:00pm - 5:00pm
      Sports Massage
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 12:30pm
      First Marathon Athlete Back
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 1pm
      Halfway Marathon Cut off
      Main Street. Pembroke
    • 1:30pm
      The Wales 10K Start
      Manorbier Castle, Manorbier
    • 4:00pm
      Event Cut-off Time for All Athletes
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 4:30pm
      LCW Trophy Presentation & 4th Medal
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 5:30pm
      Funktion 22 Start Playing
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 6:30pm
      Interview with LCW Belgium
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 6:45pm
      Funktion 22 Second Set
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
  • Hugh James
  • ZONE3
  • Princes Gate
  • Coastal Cottages
  • Torq
  • Erdinger
  • Hywel Dda
  • Let's Do This
  • Dreamteam TV
  • FinisherPix
  • Pedal Cover
  • Visit Wales
  • Heathwood Swim