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.

The event took place on February 18th in 2024. It happens again in 2025 on February 16th.

Other running events include the Vancouver Chocolate Run at Stanley Park in early March and 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:

Course Route | Registration | Race Information | Tips & Advice | Other Information

Fort Langley Half Marathon

The 19th annual Fort Langley Historic Half race takes place on Sunday, February 16th, 2025. There are half marathon (21 kms), 10K and 5K runs.

The half marathon runners usually start their race at 9:00 am, the 10K racers start at 9:03 am and the 5K racers start at 9:06 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.

Fort Langley Course Route

The half marathon route starts and finishes at Bedford Plaza which is located at 23285 Billy Brown Road. This 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.

Fort Langley Registration

Prices for the races vary depending on when you sign up. The half marathon costs $65 if you register before December 31st, 2024, but increases to $70 between then and January 21st, 2025. After that, it costs $75 as a last chance, and $80 on the day of the event.

For the 5K and 10K runs, the fee gradually increases as well. The former begins at $50 in 2024 and the latter starts at $55. Their prices rise up to $65 and $70, respectively, on the day of the race.

Note: Walk-in fees can only be paid by cash or cheque and only if there is space left in a particular race. It’s recommended that 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.

Race Information

On the day of the race there is a warm-up for all participants at around 8:45 am. There is also a bag-check available by donation to make sure belongings are secure 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, if you’re lucky, you’ll be given whatever prize you may have won. At the end of the race you can also expect music, snacks and a finishing medal.

If you are one of the top three males or females in any of the races, go to the awards station to pick up your placement medal. NOTE: There are no age categories, only male and female.

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 three 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. That being said, it’s important 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 can also mean being able to carpool to and from the race.

TIP #3: While in the area, after the event, unless you are too 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 more about this iconic Canadian heritage.