Fort Langley Historic Half

The Fort Langley Historic Half Marathon is a 21K running race around Fort Langley in February. The event also includes a 10K and a 5K Run.

NOTE ABOUT EVENT CANCELLATIONS

The event was going to take place on Sunday, February 16th, 2025. However, it has been cancelled due to snow and icy conditions on the trail. Runners registered for the race should check their e-mail inboxes for information about race updates and various resolution options.

Not since the COVID pandemic has the Try Events Series cancelled an event that has celebrated over 170 runs since 2004. The organizers take the safety of runners seriously, and for this reason, this particular event isn’t happening in 2025.

Other upcoming running events you can look forward to, however, include the Vancouver Chocolate Run at Stanley Park in early March and the Shamrock’n Race at Burnaby Lake in mid-March. All three of these events are lots of fun and part of the Vancouver Try Events Series.

Visit TryEvents.ca for information about all of the above runs, and other ones as well.

This article contains the following information about the Fort Langley Historic Half:

Fort Langley Half Marathon

The 19th annual Fort Langley Historic Half race would have taken place on Sunday, February 16th, 2025. The race features half marathon (21 kms), 10K and 5K runs. The event will most likely happen next year, though details are to be confirmed.

Half marathon runners start their race at 9:00 am, the 10K racers start at 9:04 am and the 5K racers start at 9:08 am. The warm-up for everyone, meanwhile, is at 8:45 am.

The Fort Langley Half is one of a number of running events hosted by Vancouver’s Try Events. Other races in the series are the Chilly Chase, Vancouver Chocolate Run, Shamrock’n Race, Rubber Ducky Race, Boundary Bay Marathon and Vancouver Historic Half.

Visit the Try Events website for full details about the Fort Langley Half.

Fort Langley Course Route

The half marathon route usually starts and finishes at Bedford Plaza which is located at 23285 Billy Brown Road. The route goes along the Fort to Fort trail system through Derby Reach Provincial Park along the Fraser River. The trail network is a popular place to run or walk outside of this event too. It’s a beautiful area, and flat for most of the way.

Fort Langley Registration

Prices for the races vary depending on when you sign up. Before its cancellation this year, the half marathon cost $65 if you registered before December 31st, 2024, but increased to $70 between then and January 21st, 2025. After that, it would have cost $75 as a last chance, and $80 on the day of the event.

For the 5K and 10K runs, the fee gradually increased as well. The 5K run started at $53 and the 10K at $58. These prices rose to $65 and $70, respectively, on the day of the race.

Note: Keep in mind that for next year’s event, walk-in fees can only be paid by cash or cheque and only if there is space left in a particular race. The organizers recommend you register beforehand as you can pay online, save some money and be sure to get in.

Visit TryEvents.ca for the event’s official website.

Fort Langley Historic Half

Race Information

On the day of the race there is a warm-up for all participants at 8:45 am. There is also a bag-check available by donation to secure belongings while participants are running.

After you cross the start line you’re automatically put into a random prize draw. When you cross the finish line, and if you’re lucky, you’ll receive your prize. You can also expect music, snacks and a finishing medal at the end of the race.

The top three males and females in any of the races can pick up their placement medals at the awards station. Note: There are no age categories, only male and female.

Visit the Try Events website for full details about this and other runs in the series.

Tips & Advice

Below are some suggestions to help you make the most of your Fort Langley Historic Half Marathon experience.

TIP #1: Make sure you start with the correct race group as they begin within four minutes of each other. If you go at the wrong time you may end up on the half marathon route when you should only be running 10K.

TIP #2: It can be more fun to run with friends than on your own, so invite someone to do the race with you. It’s important, though, to find a participant who can run at your level. Even then, you won’t necessarily be able to stay together the entire time. You can always meet back up at the end though. Going with someone else means you can carpool to and from the race.

TIP #3: While in the area, after the event, unless you are utterly exhausted (which might well be the case), explore the town. It’s a cute place, and walking a bit after the run can help lessen the amount your legs are going to stiffen up. A best place to visit is the Fort Langley National Historic Site. Drop in and learn about the Hudson’s Bay Company fur trading post. Visit the Fort Langley National Historic Site website to learn about this iconic Canadian heritage.

Fort Langley Historic Half Video

Check out the video below for an idea of what the Fort Langley Historic Half looks like, or at least the start of it. The video shows scenes of the event from 2024.