About the Long Course Weekend
Location: Tenby, Pembrokeshire
MEDAL EVENTS: Swim, Bike, Run, Full Long Course, Junior Long Course, Half Distance, LCKinder
Pembrokeshire hosts one of Wales’ most iconic endurance events every year… The Long Course Weekend. Each summer, at the end of June, athletes from around the world descend on Tenby for three unforgettable days of sport, spirit, and scenery. The Long Course Weekend is a truly unique multi-sport festival that welcomes everyone — from elite professionals to everyday athletes chasing an extraordinary goal. The challenge begins on Friday evening with The Wales Swim, a 2.4-mile open-water swim set against the stunning backdrop of Tenby’s North Beach. On Saturday, competitors take to the roads for The Wales Sportive, a 112-mile ride through Pembrokeshire’s spectacular but unforgiving countryside, cheered on by crowds lining the route. And on Sunday, it all comes down to The Wales Marathon — 26.2 miles of grit, determination, and pure celebration. Since the first event in 2010, more than 20,000 athletes have taken on LCW Wales. Of last year’s 1,000 Long Course Weekend athletes, only about half crossed the final finish line to claim the ultimate reward — the final piece of the Long Course Weekend distinctive medal set, the 4th medal, a symbol of endurance and achievement like no other. ***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.
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Thursday 1st July
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3pm - 8pmRegistrationSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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3pm - 8pmLCW Expo Discount DaySalterns Car Park, Tenby
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5.30pm - 7:15pmLlewelin Duo Band & Meet The TeamMain Stage, Salterns Car Park
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Friday 2nd July
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10am - 5pmRegistration (swim closes 3.30pm)Salterns Car Park, Tenby
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10am - 5pmEvent Expo OpensSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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12pm - 5pmSports Massage AvailableSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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3.30pmLCKinder Participants Gather
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3.30pmLCKinder StartNorth Beach, Tenby
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4.15pm - 4.30pmSwim AcclimatisationNorth Beach, Tenby
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4:40pmStart Pen Closes & Swim BriefingNorth Beach, Tenby
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5:00pmThe Wales Swim StartsNorth Beach, Tenby
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6:00pmFirst Lap Cut Off TimeNorth Beach, Tenby
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7pmSwim PresentationNorth Beach, Tenby
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7.00pmOverall Cut OffNorth Beach, Tenby
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Saturday 3rd July
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5am - 5pmRegistration Open (cyclists prioritised by start time)Salterns Car Park, Tenby
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6.30am - 7:00am112M, LCW and 80m all startSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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9am-9.10am40 & 20 Mile Sportive StartSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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9am - 5pmEvent Expo OpensSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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9.30amFirst Bikes Expected BackSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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12pm - 5pmSports Massage AvailableSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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1.15pm112 Cut off - will be diverted onto the 80 mile courseRosebush Crossroads
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5.15pmOverall Cut OffSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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Sunday 4th July
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7am - 10:30amRegistration OpensSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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9am - 11amRegistration for Half MarathonSouth Quay Car Park, Pembroke
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9:30amHalf Marathon Coaches DepartLower Park Road, Tenby
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10amThe Wales Marathon StartsSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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10.30amThe Wales 5K StartSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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11:15amWales 10K Coaches LeaveLower Park Road, Tenby
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11:40amHalf Marathon ParadeSouth Quay Park to Main Street, Pembroke
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12pmThe Wales Half Marathon StartMain Street, Pembroke
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12pm - 5pmSports MassageSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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12:30pmFirst Marathon Athlete BackSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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1pmHalfway Marathon Cut offMain Street. Pembroke
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1:30pmThe Wales 10K StartManorbier Castle, Manorbier
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4pmEvent Cut-off Time for All AthletesSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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4:30pmLCW Trophy Presentation & 4th MedalSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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5:30pmFunktion 22 Start PlayingSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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6:30pmInterview with LCW BelgiumSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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7.30pmThe ConnectionsSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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