"3rd Sunday of February" February 16th, 2014

*New for 2013
Each year we strive to make our event better than the previous year which includes making the course safe for both you the participant and the public. On May 7, 2012 at a special closed Langley Township Council meeting, Council confirmed the following additional, more stringent requirements.

This is the most important aspect that will affect you during the race:

Requirement that event participants deviating from marked course and event areas be disqualified from the event.
This means we have to have extra marshals on course that will be writing down bib numbers of participants running or walking outside the marked course. (cones) The first aspect of the course that we will be disqualifying people is around the 1K. This is the point participants are running down Hudson Bay's St. and crossing onto the South side of 88th. Participants have to cross and stay in the South lane of 88th and if you cut the corner and run in/on the North side of 88th your race will be over before you get 1.5K into the race! The course will be well marked and marshaled BUT you will need to follow the course and listen to the marshals. Even if you have to pass you need to pass within the marked course.

Kids Run Saturday, February 16^th, 2013
Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Sunday, February 17th, 2013

The TWU Fort Langley Winter Historic Half Marathon is BC's Half Marathon!. This winter half marathon starts and finishes in BC's birth town, Fort Langley British Columbia. The half marathon route is amazing and has more to offer than you can imagine! Starting from the Fort Langley's National Historic Site of Canada you will travel the beautiful rural streets of Fort Langley past majestic views of mountains and farmlands. From here the route follows onto the historic Hudson's Bay Co. "Telegraph Trail", winds its way through quite streets in Walnut Grove, takes to our historic hill and begins the finishing kilometers with a strong downhill that heads to the most prestigious start/finish line location in British Columbia: inside the gates of the Fort Langley's National Historic Site of Canada. This prestigious start & finish line party will be a great celebration for all Historic Half Marathoners, Historic 10K and Historic 5K walkers, joggers and runners! You will be surrounded by great food, music historical educational buildings and a roaring campfire to warm up around. Wow...

All event distances are walker, jogger and runner-friendly.  The Half Marathon course will be open for 4 hours which makes this event great for first timers and slower walkers and runners.

The TWU Fort Langley Historic Half Marathon is one BC’s fastest growing half marathon and we have a goal to make it better every year to keep you coming back over and over! The 2013 event will the Historic Half Marathon’s 8^th anniversary!

Receive a $10 Gift Certificate when you REGISTER ONLINE WITH THE RUNNING ROOM.
Download from your confirmation email from Running Room

2013 Race Capacity Limit
To manage the event supplies we have an event capacity of 1500 total for the Half, 10K & 5K races.
*100 Cap for the Kids Run

2013 Historic shirt & medal design (view or face book page)
Please register early to secure your shirt and Historic experience!

Directions to Fort Langley

From Vancouver :
Take the Trans Canada highway east for 40 km, or 105 km west from Hope. Follow the 232nd Street exit north off Highway #1. Fort Langley National Historic Site is just 6 km north of the highway. Follow the "beaver" signs along 232nd Street until you reach the stop sign at Glover Road. Turn right, and continue into the village of Fort Langley . Turn right on Mavis Avenueat the flashing lights, just before the railway tracks. The parking lot is located at the end of the street.

From Richmond and the Vancouver International Airport : 
Follow Highway 99 South to Highway 10. Follow Highway 10 east to Glover Road (about 30 minutes). Turn left on Glover and continue to the village of Fort Langley . Turn right on Mavis Avenue at the flashing lights, just before the railway tracks. The parking lot is located at the end of the street. (about 30 minutes). Turn left on Glover and continue to the villageof Fort Langley. Turn right on at the flashing lights, justbefore the railway tracks.  The parking lot is located at the end of the street.

Public Transportation:
From Skytrain stations, take Expo line to King George Station to Surrey Central Station. Transfer to a bus numbered 501, 502 or 320 and travel to Langley Centre. Transfer to bus number C62 Walnut Grove and get off at 96 Ave. and Glover Road. This is as the closest stop to Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada. Walk North (towards the river) and turn right on Mavis Avenue and continue up the street approximately 300 meters to Fort Langley National Historic Site.

Visit www.translink.bc.ca for transit schedule details, maps, departure and arrival times, alternative routes and more detailed information including weekend and holiday routes or call 604-953-3333 between 6:30am and 11:30pm daily.

From Hope:
Take the Trans Canada highway west for 105 km. Follow the 232nd Street exit north off Highway #1. Fort Langley National Historic Site is just 6 km north of the highway.  Follow the "beaver" signs along 232nd Street until you reach the stop sign at Glover Road. Turn right, and continue into the village of Fort Langley . Turn right on Mavis Avenue at the flashing lights, just before the railway tracks. The parking lot is located at the end of the street.

From B.C. Ferries:
Follow Highway #17 off of the ferry.  Take Highway #17 until you come to Highway #10.  Turn right on Highway #10 and go east to Glover Road (about 40 minutes). Turn left on Glover and continue to the village of Fort Langley . Turn right on Mavis Avenue at the flashing lights, just before the railway tracks. The parking lot is located at the end of the street (about 30 minutes). Turn left on Glover and continue to the village of Fort Langley. Turn right on at the flashing lights, justbefore the railway tracks. The parking lot is located at the end of the street.

From Peace Arch/Blaine Border Crossing:
Follow Highway #99 from the border and take the 8th Street Exit (first exit) heading east.  Turn left onto 176/Highway #15 and follow until Highway #10 (about 10 minutes). Turn right on Highway #10 and go east to Glover Road (about 15 minutes). Turn left on Glover and continue to the village of Fort Langley . Turn right on Mavis Avenue at the flashing lights, just before the railway tracks. The parking lot is located at the end of the street (about 30 minutes). Turn left on Glover and continue to the villageof Fort Langley. Turn right on at the flashing lights, just before the railway tracks. The parking lot is located at the end of the street.

From Pacific Highway/Blaine Border Crossing:
Follow 176th Street/Highway #15 from the border until Highway #10 (about 10 minutes).  Turn right on Highway #10 and go east to Glover Road (about 15 minutes). Turn left on Glover and continue to the village of Fort Langley . Turn right on Mavis Avenue at the flashing lights, just before the railway tracks. The parking lot is located at the end of the street (about 30 minutes). Turn left on Glover and continue to the village of Fort Langley. Turn right on at the flashing lights, justbefore the railway tracks. The parking lot is located at the end of the street.

From Aldergrove/Lynden Border Crossing:
Follow 264th Street from the border until Highway #1.  Go west on Highway #1 and follow the 232nd Street exit north off Highway #1. Fort Langley National Historic Site is just 6 km north of the highway.  Follow the "beaver" signs along 232nd Street until you reach the stop sign at Glover Road. Turn right, and continue into the village of Fort Langley . Turn right on Mavis Avenue at the flashing lights, just before the railway tracks. The parking lot is located at the end of the street.

The Historic Half Marathon Supporting Groups

Thank you Parks Canada!

*Race Day Site Plan