Join us at the 19TH ANNUAL FALL RUN
Since 2007, the SHLF Run has been proudly organized entirely by volunteers, raising over $665,000 to empower youth through sports and education. All proceeds support the amazing Streetfront alternative education program at Britannia Secondary School. Join us for a challenging 10km course, a stroller- and kid-friendly 5km, or the Kids Fun Race—we’ve got something for everyone! Bring a friend or rally a group for our exciting Team Challenge!
ENTRY FEES
Online Registration is the easiest way to register and it is completely secure. Online registration closes at 3pm on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Race day registration is available in the Handsworth Secondary gymnasium starting at 8am. Registration is non-transferrable and non-refundable.
| Individual Entrants | By Oct 5* | By Oct 16 | Day of Run |
| Youth (Under 19) | $30 | $30 | $35 |
| Adults (19+) | $40 | $40 | $45 |
| Kid’s Fun Race** | FREE | FREE | No team registration on race day |
| Team Entrants | By Oct 5* | By Oct 16 | Day of Run |
| Youth (Under 19) | $25 | $25 | No team registration on race day |
| Adults (19+) | $35 | $35 | FREE |
| Kid’s Fun Race** | FREE | FREE | No team registration on race day |
*Register by October 5 to receive a free race t-shirt. Please note, School Team participants are not eligible for a free t-shirt.
**The Kid’s Fun Race is open to children 8 and under, with easy race day registration only!
THE COURSES
The 10K course will challenge your climbing as it features a long uphill section on the Mosquito Creek trail. The scenery is stunning.
STARTS AT 9:15AM
The 5K course winds up and down through the quiet streets and connector trails of the Capilano-Highlands neighbourhood. Children, strollers and dogs are welcome!
STARTS AT 9:30AM
Kids are invited to do their best (or cutest) and race once (ages 1-4) or twice (ages 4-8) around the Handsworth course. Mascots, faceprinting and ribbons help them do their best and learn to be part of a community!
STARTS AT ~10:30AM
CHALLENGES & INITIATIVES
Team Challenge
Get your family, friends, or colleagues together to mosey, race, and fundraise!
1. Each team must have a min of four participants (2 in the 5km and 2 in the 10km). There is no team maximum!
2. Prices are based per participant.
3. Prizes will be given for Fastest and Most Money Raised. Fastest will be calculated by cumulative time for the team’s fastest two 5km and 10km times.
4. There will be no Race Day registration available for Challenge Teams.
5. Team participants will be eligible for individual prizing.
6. T-shirts available for every team member registered prior to Friday, September 29. Women’s, men’s and children’s sizing is available.
Youth Can Run Program
In keeping with SHLF’s vision and mission to support youth,we are pleased to continue the Youth Can Run Program. We offer FREE REGISTRATION to any and all youth that would like to participate, but that may not have the means, families included. Please email the race director, Aimee-Noel Hartley, for the coupon code – no questions asked. Available for youth registrants under 19 years of age. This code is also valid for any family/team registrant to the age of 19 that wants to run.
Individual and Team Fundraising
Fundraising is not required to participate but is encouraged and appreciated. As our keystone annual event, we rely on the Run to raise enough funds to support Streetfront Alternative to achieve their goals.
Since 2009, SHLF has been able to provide Streetfront with an operating budget that has allowed them to spend 35 school days a year doing outdoor adventures and helping hundreds of at-risk youth finish marathons.
Please consider starting an Individual or Team Fundraising page as part of your registration. Once your registration is complete, you’ll have your very own personal fundraising page, should you wish to become a fundraiser.
Run donations and fundraising pages are made via the Strachan Hartley Legacy Fund at MakeWay. Strachan Hartley Legacy Foundation Fund at MakeWay supports qualified donees. All gifts to the Strachan Hartley Legacy Foundation Fund at MakeWay are subject to the requirements of the Income Tax Act. Gifts of $10 or more to the Fund will receive a charitable tax receipt. MakeWay is a public foundation that is dedicated to social and environmental issues.
THE RUN DETAILS
Location
Handsworth Secondary School
1033 Handsworth Road, North Vancouver
Parking
The Handsworth Parking Lot will be open, and there is additional street parking on the surrounding roads.
Package Pickup
Pre-run Pickup is available on Friday and Saturday at Distance Runwear.
Address: 1328 Main Street, North Vancouver
Friday, October 17: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday, October 18: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Run Start Times
Day-of Registration opens at 8am on Sunday morning.
10K start time: 9:15 am
5K start time: 9:30 am
Kids Fun Race start time: 10:30 am
Kids Fun Race
Registration is available on race day only, up to 5 minutes prior to race start. Face painting and participant ribbons are all part of the kiddie experience!
Post-run social
We are proud to offer participants a post-race social, including Delany’s coffee, music, prizes, fun, and an amazing community vibe. Get to know other runners and community members, and don’t miss the Kids Fun Race. Please don’t forget to pack an extra set of warm clothes.
Post-run Prizes
Thanks to our fantastic prize donors, we have age group, team, and individual prizing! The ceremony will be at the finish line at 11 am.
Photos
Mark Bates Photography has provided us with (literally) thousands of awesome photos since the first run. Order yours on-line, or take advantage of the FREE downloads. View past Photo Galleries.
Results
Online results are posted approximately 24 hours after the run. View past Results.
Questions?
Refer to the helpful FAQ produced by our Race Director.
Calling all Volunteers!
The SHLF Run is 100% volunteer organized. We could not do it without the raft of volunteers who so generously donate their time leading up to, and on race day. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Race Director Aimee-Noel Hartley.
Opportunities are open in marshalling, registration, set-up, clean-up, bike leads and sweeps, traffic control, and Race promoters/ambassadors.
