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Fort Langley Half & 5km
Sunday July 20, 2008, 7:00am (half), 7:30am (5k)—Fort Langley, BC
2008 Results are posted HERE
Welcome to the fifth annual Fort Langley Half & 5km, presented by New Balance, Peninsula Runners and Refresh. We have designed the course to be the most scenic half marathon in the country!
The course starts in Fort Langley, does a short tour around the historic town site before heading out into the surrounding countryside and rolling hills. Part of the route traces the historic Hudson's Bay Co. "Telegraph Trail". You will also pass Western Canada's second largest Horse Park, Thunderbird Show Park, as well as the Driediger Farms Strawberry Fields. After running on the quiet rural roads you will return to the finish line at the elementary school.
The 5 km route will be through the quiet streets of Fort Langley with some gentle ups & downs.
Contents:
- Start Times
- Course Details & Maps
- Driving Directions
- Entry Fees
- Registration & Package Pick-Up
- Awards
Start times
Half marathon starts at 7:00am. 5k starts at 7:30am.
Course Details & Maps
Half Marathon Course
The race starts in Fort Langley and follows a 2.2 km loop in town before heading south on Glover Road for 1 km. You will then turn left onto Rawlison Crescent and follow this road until it meets River Road (3.5 km). The route will go East on River road for 700 metres before turning onto Armstrong. The hill on Armstrong will be the most challenging part of the route. At 80th Ave you will proceed to Telegraph Trail and run on this historic road for 1.8 km until you reach 72 Ave. Here you will head West for 1.6 km to 240th Street. You will go North for 2.4 km to Rawlison Crescent where now you will proceed back to the finish via Glover Road at Fort Langley Elementary.
Course Map
Click here for a printable course map (PDF).
Elevation Profile—Click to enlarge:
5 km Course
Race runs on quiet streets in Fort Langley. It will be 2.5 loops of a relatively flat scenic loop that goes past the Fort.
Directions to the event
From Hwy 1 take the 232nd Street exit. Proceed North on 232nd towards Fort Langley. Once you reach Glover Rd. turn right (North). Follow Glover to 88th Ave and turn right. Go one block and turn left on to Bartlett St. Fort Langley Elementary is on the left.
Entry Fees 2008
- Half Marathon by July 8/08: $40
- Half Marathon after July 8: $50
- 5km by July 8/08: $20
- 5km after July 8: $30
- Non-BC Athletics members add $3
- Fee includes T-shirt (finishers only)
Registration & Package Pick-Up
Online Registration:
(closed for 2008)
By Mail:
Peninsula Runners Langley
#1-20349 88th Ave.
Langley, B.C. V1M 2K5
In Person (by July 13):
Peninsula Runners Langley, 20349 88th Ave., 604-888-1338
Peninsula Runners White Rock, 1708 152nd St., 604-531-7879
Peninsula Runners Victoria, 3659 Shelbourne Ave., 250-384-4786
Late (July 14–19):
At Langley location only.
NO DAY OF RACE ENTRY!
Package Pick-Up
At Peninsula Runners Langley:
- Friday July 18th 10am to 7pm
- Saturday July 19th 10am to 6pm
At Race Start Area:
- Race day 6:15am to 6:45am
Awards
After the race, stick around for a drink and refreshments. The awards ceremony starts at 9:30am. Prizes for age group winners in the following categories for the half marathon: 19&U, 20-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. In the 5km, only the overall man & woman will get a prize.
All participants in both races will receive a finisher's cotton t-shirt to prove you conquered the route.
2008 Results
2007 Results
2006 Results
2005 Results
2005 Winners: click images to enlarge
