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!
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.
50m course map and profile
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.
See Below for Crew Access details.
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 6:40am and Sunset is set for 7:41pm (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!
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.
See Below for Crew Access details.
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.
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)
See Below for Crew Access details.
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.
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 7 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 race are 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 Francis King (Francis King 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.
50k and 50 mile 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.
Crew Access:
28k – No Crew Access allowed at any point during the event. Spectators are permitted at aid stations and places along the route.
50k and 50 mile – Runners may have a crew comprised of 2 individuals and 1 vehicle. Vehicles must be parked in designated areas.
Aid #1 (Rowntree Road at Rowntree Trail) @ 11.1km. No Crews permitted.
Aid #2 (Ross-Durrance Road at Mt. Work Parking Lot) @ 23.2km. Crews permitted. Parking is along Ross-Durrance Road or Willis Point Road.
Aid #3 (Munn Road – South end of the Mt. Work Summit Trail at Parking lot) @ 28.2km. Crews permitted. Parking is along Munn Road.
Aid #4 (Scafe Hill Trail at Bellamy Trail) @ 33km. No Crew Permitted.
Aid #5 (Francis King – Munn Road at Panhandle Trail) @ 40km. Crews Permitted
Aid #6 (Scafe Hill Trail at Bellamy Trail) @ 51km. No Crew Permitted.
Aid #7 (Munn Road – South end of the Mt. Work Summit Trail at Parking lot) @ 58km. Crews permitted. Parking is along Munn Road.
Aid #8 (Ross-Durrance Road at Mt. Work Parking Lot) @ 63.6km.Crews permitted. Parking is along Ross-Durrance Road or Willis Point Road.
Aid #9 (Rowntree Road at Rowntree Trail) @ 75km. Crews permitted. Parking is at Caleb Pike Trailhead.
Finish line for 50 mile (82km): Cut off at 18 hours or 11pm. Crews permitted. Parking is at Sysco Victoria or nearby.
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 our Race Policy page for more details!