Victoria, BC, Canada · Saturday, September 5, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Finlayson Arm 50 km Race

Race completed

50 km Distance

2,800 m Climbing

6.7 Grit · Hardcore

48.4359° N, 123.3516° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 56 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~163 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 18°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 13 h 15 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 52 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,800 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes56 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,800 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

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 event

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