Finlayson Arm – The Double, 50 mile, 50K and 28K
September 7th to 8th, 2024
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 50 mile).
Want to know more about the event from a runners perspective? Check out our Race Report page!
50 mile 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 50 mile event and the 28k event, all in the same race weekend. See the 50 mile 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
50 mile Course Details
The 50 mile (which is 82k) is a new course with 13,000 feet of elevation gain. The new route 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.
Aid Stations: 50 mile Race & Cut-offs (Race Start: Saturday, September 7 at 5am)
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. Cut off at 12pm or Noon – 7 hours.
Aid #4 (Highland Road at Panhandle Trail Parking Lot) @ 39km. Cut off at 2:30pm – 9.5 hours.
Aid #5 (Highland Road at Panhandle Trail Parking Lot) @ 45.6km. Cut off at 3:45pm – 10.75 hours.
Aid #6 (Munn Road – South end of the Mt. Work Summit Trail at Parking lot) @ 58km. Cut off at 5:15pm – 12.25 hours.
Aid #7 (Ross-Durrance Road at Mt. Work Parking Lot) @ 63.6km. Cut off at 7pm – 14 hours. Runners are required to leave here with a headlamp after 5pm.
Aid #8 (Rowntree Road at Rowntree Trail) @ 75km. Cut off at 9:45pm – 16.75 hours. Runners are required to leave here with a headlamp after 5pm.
Finish line for 50 mile (82km): Cut off at 18 hours or 11pm.
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.
Sunrise is set for 6:41am and Sunset is set for 7:48pm (More information here). Runners will need a headlamp/lighting source for the beginning of the race and those planning to finish after 7pm, a headlamp/lighting source for the later parts of the race. Please plan accordingly!
The 2023 Finlayson Arm 50 mile 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 7 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 8 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
You must bring valid, government-issued, photo ID to pick up your bib number and wristband. Package Pick up will take place for following events:
50 mile – Friday September 6 from 5pm until 8pm and Saturday September 9 from 3:30am until 5am at the Goldstream Group Campsite.
50k – Saturday September 7 from 5am until 7am at the Goldstream Group Campsite.
28k – Sunday September 8th from 5am until 8am at the Goldstream Group Campsite.
Aid Stations
Our races are going back to being cupless – aid stations will not have any cups so please bring a reusable cup. Aid stations will have water, Gu Energy 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!
Drop Bags
50km and 50 mile athletes have the option to have drop bags delivered to Durrance aid station and Highland Road (Highland Road is 50 mile athletes only). 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#. DROP BAGS CANNOT BE LARGER THAN 20 inches X 15 inches x 10 inches (a normal draw cord bag). ANY ITEMS LARGER THAN THIS WILL NOT BE TAKEN TO THE AID STATIONS.
Crew Access:
To be amended for 2024.
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!