2025 Handloggers Half Marathon
- Date Sat 30th August 2025
- Location Bowen Island, BC
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 2025 Handloggers Half Marathon, taking place on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, on the scenic Bowen Island in Metro Vancouver! This is the eleventh annual edition of this exciting mountain trail run, featuring a challenging 21km counterclockwise loop around the stunning Mt. Gardner. Whether you choose to tackle the course solo or join forces with friends in a relay team of three, this event promises an unforgettable adventure amidst breathtaking natural beauty.
The race will kick off at 9 am near the ferry dock in Snug Cove, with pre-race check-in starting at 8 am. Runners coming from off the island are encouraged to catch the 8 am ferry from Horseshoe Bay to ensure ample time for registration. Participants can look forward to well-stocked aid stations, refreshments, and fantastic prizes at the finish line. Plus, as a sustainable initiative, the Handloggers Half Marathon will be CUP FREE, so remember to bring your own reusable cup! Join us in this amazing event that supports the Bowen Island Trail Society and local community initiatives. Don’t miss out—register early, as spots often fill up quickly!
The race will kick off at 9 am near the ferry dock in Snug Cove, with pre-race check-in starting at 8 am. Runners coming from off the island are encouraged to catch the 8 am ferry from Horseshoe Bay to ensure ample time for registration. Participants can look forward to well-stocked aid stations, refreshments, and fantastic prizes at the finish line. Plus, as a sustainable initiative, the Handloggers Half Marathon will be CUP FREE, so remember to bring your own reusable cup! Join us in this amazing event that supports the Bowen Island Trail Society and local community initiatives. Don’t miss out—register early, as spots often fill up quickly!
Organiser's Description
The eleventh annual Handloggers Half Marathon and Relay is on Saturday, August 30 2025. This mountain trail run is a challenging 21km counter clockwise loop around Mt. Gardner. To get an idea of our beautiful course - check out our 2017 event video!The race will be a single start event with chip timing. The run begins at 9 am and starts/finishes near the ferry dock in Snug Cove, Bowen Island.Pre-race check in begins at 8am on event day. Runners coming from off island should plan to take the 8am ferry from Horseshoe Bay to ensure adequate time to fill out the waiver form and pick up race numbers.This run can be completed individually or as a relay in a team of three, with handoffs at each of the aid stations. Be sure to check your preferred option when you register.There will be drinks, snacks and great prizes available at the finish line, as well as three aid stations on the course. Please note that Handloggers will be CUP FREE - please bring your own re-useable cup for use at aid stations and finish line.The Handloggers Half Marathon raises funds in support of Bowen Island Trail Society and other worthy causes which benefit members of the Bowen Island community.Handloggers Half event often sells out early - please contact us by August 25 to be added to the waitlist or to let us know if you wish to transfer your registration to the waitlist if you are not planning to run. Thank you
2025 Handloggers Half Marathon