Course Description
The race begins at Goldstream Group Campsite trail head at Goldstream Provincial Park in Victoria, BC. Click here for a map of the where the start is!
Immediately after the start, runners will cross the Goldstream River in calf deep water! The race has numerous difficult climbs ascending Mt. Finlayson, Mt. Work, and Mckenzie Bight to Jocelyn Hill. Everyone is greeted by awesome views from all three of these difficult climbs and unless it’s a drought, Cascade Creek Waterfall climbing out of McKenzie Bight (for the 50k and 100k).
Want to know more about the event from a runners perspective? Check out our Race Report page!
100k and 28k – The Double – Course Details
The Double? so you like running long and want to get the most out of your Finlayson Arm weekend… We’ve got an event for you! The Double is the 100k event and the 28k event, all in the same race weekend. See the 100k and 28k course details below!
We have some super sweet prizing for those that finish The Double!
The 2023 Finlayson Arm “The Double” will earn participants who complete the event Ultra Tour de Mont Blanc (UTMB) and it’s other events such as the TDS and CCC.
Ultra Tour de Mont Blanc
100k Course Details
The 100k (which is 105k) was two loops of the 50k course with 20,150 feet – 2022 and prior years. The new route (pending permits) is a one loop course taking around some of Victoria’s best trails! Less elevation but be warned, this course is still beast!
Click on our Strava routes below to view the courses in greater detail and download .GPX or .TCX files.
2022 and prior 100k route
Aid Stations: 100km Race & Cut-offs (Race Start: Friday September 8 at 5pm)
New cut off and information to come for new 100k route!
Aid #1 (Rowntree Road at Rowntree Trail) @ 11.1km. No Cut off.
Aid #2 (Ross-Durrance Road at Mt. Work Parking Lot) @ 23.2km. No Cut off.
Aid #3 (Munn Road – South end of the Mt. Work Summit Trail at Parking lot) @ 28.2km. No Cut off.
Aid #4 (Ross-Durrance Road at Mt. Work Parking Lot) @ 33.5km. No Cut off.
Aid #5 (Rowntree Road at Rowntree Trail) @ 45.6km. No Cut off.
Aid #6 (Goldstream Group Campsite) @ 52.5km. (Cut off at 14 hours or 7am)
Aid #7 (Rowntree Road at Rowntree Trail) @ 63.6km. (Cut off at 17 hours or 10am)
Aid #8 (Ross-Durrance Road at Mt. Work Parking Lot) @ 75.7km. No Cut off.
Aid #9 (Munn Road – South end of the Mt. Work Summit Trail at Parking lot) @ 80.7km. (Cut off at 20.75 hours or 1:45pm)
Aid #10 (Ross-Durrance Road at Mt. Work Parking Lot) @ 86km. (Cut off at 22 hours or 3:00pm)
Aid #11 (Rowntree Road at Rowntree Trail) @ 98.1km. (Cut off at 24.75 hours or 5:45pm)
Finish line for 100k (105km): Cut off at 26 hours or 7pm.
This is to ensure the safety of our runners, volunteers and the general public who are using the trails and to ensure we stay within our permits. Cut offs will be strictly enforced for this reason.
The 2023 Finlayson Arm 100k will earn participants who complete the event Ultra Tour de Mont Blanc (UTMB) and it’s other events such as the TDS and CCC.
Ultra Tour de Mont Blanc
50k Course Details
The 50k (which is actually 52.5k) soars to a total elevation gain of 10,075 feet.
Click on our Strava routes below to view the courses in greater detail and download .GPX or .TCX files.
50k course map and profile
Aid Stations: 50km Race & Cut-offs (Race Start: Saturday September 9 at 7am)
Aid #1 (Rowntree Road at Rowntree Trail) @ 11.1km. (Cut off at 3 hours or 10am)
Aid #2 (Ross-Durrance Road at Mt. Work Parking Lot) @ 23.2km. No Cut off.
Aid #3 (Munn Road – South end of the Mt. Work Summit Trail at Parking lot) @ 28.2km. (Cut off at 6.75 hours or 1:45pm)
Aid #4 (Ross-Durrance Road at Mt. Work Parking Lot) @ 33.5km. (Cut off at 8 hours or 3:00pm)
Aid #5 (Rowntree Road at Rowntree Trail) @ 45.6km. (Cut off at 10.75 hours or 5:45pm)
Finish line for 50k (52.5k): Cut off at 12 hours or 7pm.
This is to ensure the safety of our runners, volunteers and the general public who are using the trails and to ensure we stay within our permits. Cut offs will be strictly enforced for this reason.
The 2023 Finlayson Arm 50k will earn participants who complete the event Ultra Tour de Mont Blanc (UTMB) and it’s other events such as the TDS and CCC.
Ultra Tour de Mont Blanc
28k Course Details
The 28k climbs to a spectacular lookout and back with a total elevation of 4,400 feet.
Click on our Strava routes below to view the courses in greater detail and download .GPX or .TCX files.
28k course map and profile
Aid Stations: 28km Race & Cut-offs (Race Start: Sunday September 10 at 8am)
Aid #1 (Rowntree Road at Rowntree trail) @ 11.1km. (Cut off at 3 hours or 11am)
Aid #2 (Rowntree Road at Rowntree trail) @ 21.5km. (Cut off at 5.75 hours or 1:45pm)
Finish line for 28k: Goldstream Group Campsites (Cut off at 7 hours or 3pm)
This is to ensure the safety of our runners, volunteers and the general public who are using the trails and to ensure we stay within our permits. Cut offs will be strictly enforced for this reason.
The 2023 Finlayson Arm 28k will earn participants who complete the event Ultra Tour de Mont Blanc (UTMB) and it’s other events such as the TDS and CCC.
Ultra Tour de Mont Blanc
Package and bib Pick-up
Package pick up will take place starting 2 hours prior to your race starting at the Goldstream Group campsite (aka the start/finsh line). You will be able to pick up items you pre-purchased and pick up some swag too! For the 50k and 100k runners, you can drop your drop bags off at package pick up.
Aid Stations
Aid stations will have water, Grynd Peanut Butter Gels and Gatorade Sports Drink (Lemon-Lime and Orange), coke, ginger ale, fruit and various other ultra fare. Aid stations have been known to stock brownies, gluten free cookies, mini vegan cinnamon buns and other terribly yummy baked goods. We do our best to ensure we have an assortment of food at our aid stations!
***All Aid Stations will not permit reusable cups this year due to COVID-19 prevention protocols***
Drop Bags
50km and 100km Athletes have the option to have drop bags delivered to Rowntree aid station and Durrance aid station. Drop bags will be returned to the finishing area once the event is complete. Drop bags that are left behind will not be mailed back to the participant. If you cannot stick around after your event, you can pick them up Sunday during the 28k event.
PLEASE LABEL YOUR DROP BAG WITH YOUR NAME AND BIB#.
Crew Access:
Crews are required to park in designated parking spots. We will have a suggested parking areas to assist your crew in meeting you. Certain roadways in the Highlands are for Local Traffic Only. See out Race Policy page for more details!
100k/The Double – Qualifying Races
For 2023: You must show that you have some experience running mountainous terrain in either an organized event or long-haul/FatAss event. Given that no races happened in 2020 or early 2021, we just need to know that you have the fitness and experience to take on the challenge.
Your event/epic must show you completed a distance of 50k or longer with 5000 feet of climbing or more. Epics such as the Juan De Fuca Trail, Mount Albert Edward (even though shorter than 50k) are acceptable. If you have any questions about whether you qualify or not, please email us.
Please send us a link to the results/Strava activity once you’ve completed the event. The qualification must have taken place after January 1st, 2021. You can register without a qualification, and send it to us later.
You must submit your qualification to us no later than August 31st, 2023.