Finlayson Arm takes place on Sat, Sep 12, 2026 in Victoria, Canada. The main route is 50 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 12, 2026
- Start
- Victoria 🇨🇦
- Distance
- 50 km
- Climbing
- 3,071 m
- Level
- Open to all
Beginning at Goldstream Provincial Park, the race features a mix of single track, double track, and coastal mountain trails with difficult climbs up Mt. Finlayson, Mt. Work, and Jocelyn Hill.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
Finlayson Arm demands sustained climbing strength and technical trail proficiency over 50 kilometers and 3,071 meters of elevation gain on coastal mountain terrain.
Climbing volume
Accumulating 3,071 meters of vertical gain across 50 kilometers requires significant muscular endurance for repeated ascents up Mt. Finlayson, Mt. Work, and Jocelyn Hill.
Technical descent
Navigating a mix of single track, double track, and coastal mountain trails demands high levels of neuromuscular coordination and stability under fatigue.
Muscular durability
The combination of steep climbs and descents over an extended ultra-distance timeframe places high eccentric loading stress on the lower limbs.
Target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain energy output across an event duration likely exceeding six hours.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Finlayson Arm is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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