Finlayson Arm

Victoria, Canada • 6 Sep 2025

Finlayson Arm is a challenging trail running event held in Victoria, British Columbia, featuring distances of 28K, 50K, and 50 miles. The course offers a mix of single track, double track, and coastal mountain trails through Arbutus trees and old growth forests. Runners face significant elevation gains—4,400 ft for the 28K, 10,075 ft for the 50K, and 13,000 ft for the 50-mile race—with tough climbs including Mt.

Finlayson, Mt. Work, and Jocelyn Hill. The route starts at Goldstream Provincial Park and rewards participants with spectacular views, including Cascade Creek Waterfall.

The event supports local organizations and provides a rugged, scenic West Coast trail running experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
13000 m+
50 Mile
50 km
10075 m+
50k
28 km
1341 m+
28k
28 km
The Double (50 Mile + 28km)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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