Ultra Running Hub Victoria, BC, Canada · Saturday, September 11, 2027
Finlayson Arm 50 km Race
What the course asks
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
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 52 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 163 | Liam Hobbs · 06:42:24 | Lisa Perrett · 06:27:14 |
| 2024 | 50km | 149 | Daniel Cade · 06:29:40 | Hayley Dickenson · 07:25:10 |
| 2023 | 50km | 133 | Tyler D'Arcy · 05:57:13 | Emily Bugoy · 06:23:51 |
| 2022 | 50km | 123 | Ryan Cox · 05:30:42 | Natasha Parsons · 07:24:25 |
| 2021 | 50km | 143 | Chad Boissy · 06:11:54 | Mercedes Vince · 07:24:00 |
| 2019 | 50km | 124 | Andrew Russell · 05:34:52 | Meaghan O'Brien · 07:15:26 |
| 2018 | 50km | 94 | Mike Sidic · 05:35:57 | Darbykai Standrick · 06:17:10 |
| 2017 | 50km | 115 | Michael McMillan · 05:53:02 | Ailsa MacDonald · 06:28:27 |
| 2016 | 50km | 82 | Dean Perez · 05:58:02 | Darbykai Standrick · 06:29:53 |
| 2015 | 50km | 46 | Yann Bernaquez · 06:00:46 | Darbykai Standrick · 06:54:22 |
The field grew 9% between 2024 (149) and 2025 (163). 31% of the 2025 field were women.
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.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,800 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 56 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,800 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Finlayson Arm 50 km Race is a trail race in Victoria, BC, Canada, taking place on September 5, 2026. This 50 km race has been run 10 times since 2015.
With 2800m of elevation gain, this race has 56m of climb per kilometer, making it a challenging 50k. The latest edition in 2025 saw 163 finishers, placing it in the biggest 88% of 50k races among 2647 peers. Runners will cross the Goldstream River in calf-deep water immediately after the start.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.