Finlayson Arm

Trail Running covering 28 km to 130.8 km with up to 7,120 m D+ in Victoria (British Columbia, Canada)

Location

Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaShow on map(48.4284° N, 123.3656° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

First edition2016

Elevation gainUp to +7,120 m

Finlayson Arm is an endurance sporting event in Victoria, British Columbia, CA focused on Trail Running. First held in 2016, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude, Forest.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including The Double (130.8 km, +7,120 m D+), 50M (81.4 km, +3,975 m D+), 50k (51.7 km, +2,900 m D+), and 28K (28 km, +1,529 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (coastlineendurancerunning.com).

Official website

Finlayson Arm in Victoria (Work: "Banff National Park (AB, Canada), Lake Minnewanka -- 2022 -- 2316", Photo: Dietmar Rabich, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Banff National Park (AB, Canada), Lake Minnewanka -- 2022 -- 2316" · Photo: **Dietmar Rabich** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Mountain High Altitude Forest

Races & distances (4)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
The Double	Trail Running	130.8 km	+7,120 m	1,150 m - 4,140 m	Loop course	Route & profile
50M	Trail Running	81.4 km	+3,975 m	1,153 m - 2,823 m	Loop course	Route & profile
50k	Trail Running	51.7 km	+2,900 m	1,156 m - 2,374 m	Loop course	Route & profile
28K	Trail Running	28 km	+1,529 m	1,159 m - 1,801 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

130.8 km

Elevation gain

+7,120 m D+

Elevation loss

-7,120 m D-

Altitude range

1,150 m - 4,140 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

10.9 % / 19.6 %

Course format

Loop course

130.8 km+7,120 m D+Peak 4,140 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 4,140 m above sea level (+7,120 m D+, -7,120 m D-)

Peak: 4,140 m·at 96.3 km·Ø 10.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Finlayson Arm take place?

Finlayson Arm takes place in Victoria, British Columbia, CA (start area at coordinates 48.4284° N, 123.3656° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Finlayson Arm?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including The Double (130.8 km, +7,120 m D+), 50M (81.4 km, +3,975 m D+), 50k (51.7 km, +2,900 m D+), and 28K (28 km, +1,529 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Finlayson Arm?

The main competition (The Double over 130.8 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +7,120 m of elevation gain and -7,120 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 4,140 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Finlayson Arm?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (coastlineendurancerunning.com).