Handloggers Half Marathon
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About the race
The 12th annual Handloggers Half Marathon and Relay takes place on Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Snug Cove on Bowen Island. The course is a mountain trail 21 km counter clockwise loop around Mt. Gardner that starts and finishes near the ferry dock in Snug Cove.
- 21 km mountain trail loop around Mt. Gardner.
- Relay for teams of three with handoffs at aid stations.
The event is run as a single start with chip timing. Registration allows individual runners or relay teams of three; relay handoffs occur at the aid stations along the route. There are three aid stations on course, and the finish area will have drinks, snacks and prizes.
Runners coming from off island should plan ferry travel that allows time to complete the waiver and pick up race numbers on race day. The organizer encourages participants to bring a reusable cup for use at aid stations and the finish to reduce waste.
The Handloggers Half Marathon raises funds in support of the Bowen Island Trail Society, the Bowen Island Conservancy and other local causes. All participants must hold a valid BC Athletics athlete membership; participants without a current membership must purchase a Day of Event Membership for CA$5. Event entries sold out early; requests to be added to the waitlist for a transfer must be submitted by August 25. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
