Bowen Island’s homegrown trail race with a lot of heart and unbelievable scenery
Handloggers Half Marathon and Relay is a challenging 21km trail run looping counter clockwise around Mt. Gardner on Bowen Island, BC. Just a 20 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver, BC, Bowen Island is almost unreasonably beautiful.
Here you’ll find incredible views, amazing trails through breathtaking unspoilt forest, and hospitality like none other. Come join us for a fun time on the trails and make some new friends while you’re here! We can’t wait to share our island home with you!
2025 Handloggers Half Marathon and Relay
The annual Handloggers Race usually takes place on Labour Day Saturday.
LIVE EVENT DATE is August 30, 2025
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
CONTACT handloggershalf @ gmail . com to be put on waitlist or to transfer (if you are registered and not planning to run)
Check out the race details or contact us with questions. Thanks to our sponsors and we are truly grateful for the support of our charity - Bowen Island Trail Society.
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Our 2025 Event will be CUP FREE (please bring your own cup or water bottle)
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
2024 Event News!
Happy to announce a new sponsor this year: Bremner’s will be joining us at the finish line with some great product to share with runners!
Thanks again to all our returning sponsors
Need help training?
Join the Race Day Ready clinic!
If you’re ready to commit to achieving this personal goal and want to feel well prepared, this 14-week training program is designed specifically for you. The intention is to help you build your strength and fitness in stages while remaining injury free. Training with a group is a great way to stay inspired and encourage each other along the way.
Sorry - The Race Day Ready Clinic will not be offered in 2024
Volunteers wanted!
If you’re not able to run but you’d like to be involved in the race, we’re always on the lookout for volunteers. Email us with your contact information and availability, and we’ll add you to the roster. Thank you!
Handloggers Half Marathon is a BC Athletics sanctioned event.