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 2021 Finlayson Arm “The Double” will earn participants who complete the event 6 ITRA points towards qualifying for the 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) is two loops of the 50k course with 20,150 feet.
100k course map and profile
Aid Stations: 100km Race & Cut-offs (Race Start: Friday September 9 at 5pm)
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 2021 Finlayson Arm 100k will earn participants who complete the event 5 ITRA points towards qualifying for the 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.
50k course map and profile
Aid Stations: 50km Race & Cut-offs (Race Start: Saturday September 10 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 2021 Finlayson Arm 50k will earn participants who complete the event 3 ITRA points towards qualifying for the 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.
28k course map and profile
Aid Stations: 28km Race & Cut-offs (Race Start: Sunday September 11 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.
