Abstract: A handrail system (10) is disclosed having an elongated handrail rod (11) coupled to handrail mounts (12) that are adapted to be mounted to a support surface. The handrail system also includes accessory devices (13) coupled to the elongated handrail. The elongated handrail rod includes a casing (16) and an internal frame (17) to form a channel (22). The accessory device includes a mounting flange (43) configured to mate with the handrail rod and an accessory holder (44). The mounting flange includes an elongated neck (45) extending to a curved top portion (46) configured to overlay the top of the handrail. The mounting flange also includes a locking member (47) configured to be received within the channel of the handrail rod.