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Handloggers Half Marathon

Bowen Island, Canada • 5 Sep 2026

Event

The Handloggers Half Marathon is a trail race on Bowen Island, British Columbia. The main distance is a 21 km half marathon, offered as an individual race and as a relay. The course is a counterclockwise loop around Mt. Gardner and takes place on forested trails with coastal and upland views. The event is sanctioned by BC Athletics.

Location, timing and participation

Bowen Island is served by a ferry from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver; the ferry ride is described as about 20 minutes. The race is usually held on Labour Day Saturday. The 2026 live event date is listed as September 5, 2026. Registration for the 2025 event is closed and registration is scheduled to reopen in April 2026. Organizers offer a waitlist and permit transfers for registered entrants. A 14-week "Race Day Ready" training program is described in race materials, though it was not offered in 2024. Volunteers are recruited for race-day roles. The event acknowledges support from sponsors and the Bowen Island Trail Society charity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada British Columbia Bowen Island

Race information

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21 km
Handloggers Half Marathon - 21 Kilometers
21 km
Handloggers Relay - 21 Kilometers
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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