Strachan Hartley Legacy Foundation Run
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Event overview
The Strachan Hartley Legacy Run is scheduled for October 19, 2025, at Handsworth Secondary School in North Vancouver (1033 Handsworth Rd). The event offers multiple race options:
- 10 km course
- 5 km stroller-friendly course
- Kids Fun Race
All courses start and finish at Handsworth Secondary. The event has been organized entirely by volunteers since 2007 and has raised over $655,000, with all proceeds directed to the Streetfront program. Online registration runs through October 16, with a free race t-shirt for online entries made by October 5; day-of registration is available. Published entry prices include Adult 5 km and 10 km at $40 plus fees, and Youth entries listed at $30 plus fees. A Team/Family Challenge option requires a minimum of four participants and has separate pricing.
Charity and programs supported
Proceeds support Streetfront, an East Vancouver alternative school program for at-risk youth. Streetfront reports a 96% high school graduation rate and participation that has produced hundreds of marathon finishers. Funded initiatives include:
- Outdoor education providing 35 days of activities per year
- A running program covering shoes, entries, and travel
- Technology support to reduce barriers to education
- Street2Peak expedition projects (Tanzania 2015, Chile 2017, New Zealand 2019, Gros Morne 2023)
- A mentoring program supporting 120 female-identified youth aged 12-21
For the current event fundraising organization, $36,296.39 has been raised toward a $50,000 goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.