Finlayson Arm – 50k
The 50k (which is actually 52.5k) soars to a total elevation gain of 10,075 feet.
Start/Finish: Goldstream Group Campsite, 2941 Trans-Canada Highway, Langford, BC
Start time: 7:00am
Bib Pick-up
Saturday, September 7, 2024: 5:00am – 7:00am
Goldstream Group Campsite
Valid, government-issued, photo ID is required to pick up your bib number and wristband.
You’ll need your wristband for post-race food and drinks so please keep it on!
Aid Stations & Cut off Times
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!
Our races are cupless. In our ongoing efforts to reduce waste, our aid stations are now cupless. Please bring a re-useable cup/bottle with you.
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 (52.5k): Cut off at 12 hours or 7pm.
Cutoff times are 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.
Parking
Parking is available within the Goldstream Group Campsite (start/finish) area; however it is extremely limited – please carpool! Please do not park in non-parking areas or make your own. There is no parking on the roadway into the group campsite. If you park there you will be towed without warning.
We are trying to make arrangements for overflow parking at Sysco Victoria Corporate office off Westshore Parkway and $10 Pay Parking has been arranged at Ice Cream Mountain. Please see our Race Policy for more info.
Crew Access & Parking
Runners may have a crew comprised of 2 individuals and 1 vehicle. 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. Please see our Race Policy page for more details.
NO CREW PERMITTED:
- Aid #1: Rowntree Road at Rowntree Trail.
CREWS PERMITTED:
- Aid #2 & #4: Ross-Durrance Road at Mt. Work Parking Lot. Parking along Ross-Durrance Road or Willis Point Road. Watch for runners crossing the road!
- Aid #3: Munn Road – South end of the Mt. Work Summit Trail. Parking is available in the Munn Road trailhead parking lot and a few spots along the road.
- Aid #5: Rowntree Road at Rowntree Trail. Parking is available at the Caleb Pike trailhead in Gowlland Tod Park. There is no parking available along Highland Park Terrace or Skyview Place.
- Finish Line: Parking is at Sysco Victoria or nearby. Do not park along Hwy 1.
Drop Bags
50k athletes have the option to have drop bags delivered to Durrance aid station. Drop bags will be returned to the finishing area once the event is complete. If you cannot stick around after your event, you can pick them up Sunday during the 28k event. Drop bags that are left behind will not be mailed back to the participant.
50k athletes may do a “hiking pole drop” at the first aid station at Rowntree meaning that poles will be delivered to the first aid station for you.
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.
Race Rules & Policies
Please read through our race rules and policies.
