About the 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.
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Thursday 20th June
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3pm - 8pmRegistration OpensSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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3pm - 8pmLCW ExpoSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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4.30pmLive Music on StageAthlete Village
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Friday 21st June
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10am - 4pmRegistration OpensSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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10am - 4:30pmEvent Expo OpensSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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12pm - 5:00pmSports MassageSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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4pmLCKinder StartNorth Beach, Tenby
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5.15pm - 5.30pmSwim AcclimatisationNorth Beach, Tenby
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5:40pmStart Pen Closes & Swim BriefingNorth Beach, Tenby
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6:00pmThe Wales Swim StartsNorth Beach, Tenby
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7:00pmFirst Lap Cut Off TimeNorth Beach, Tenby
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8pmSwim PresentationNorth Beach, Tenby
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8.00pmOverall Cut OffNorth Beach, Tenby
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Saturday 22nd June
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5:00am - 5:00pmRegistration OpenSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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7am112M, LCW and 70m all startSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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9:00am - 5:00pmEvent Expo OpensSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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9:30am42 Mile SportiveSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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10.30amFirst Bikes Expected BackSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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1pmCut-off time for the Second lapThe Green, Tenby
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12:00pm - 5:00pmSports MassageSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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1pmCut-off for the King, Queen and Junior of the HillSt Brides Hill, Saundersfoot
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5.00pmOverall Cut OffSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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Sunday 23rd June
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7:00am - 9amRegistration OpensSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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9:00am - 11:00amRegistration for Half MarathonSouth Quay Car Park, Pembroke
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9:30amHalf Marathon Coaches LeaveLower Park Road, Tenby
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10:00amThe 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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12:00pmThe Wales Half Marathon StartMain Street, Pembroke
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12:00pm - 5:00pmSports MassageSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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12:30pmFirst Athlete BackSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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1:30pmThe Wales 10K StartManorbier Castle, Manorbier
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4:00pmEvent Cut-off Time for AthletesSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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4:30pmLCW Trophy PresentationSalterns Car Park, Tenby
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1pmMarathon Cut offMain Street. Pembroke
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