Race memories, built in relief

The route you earned. Made to keep.

Physical relief maps for the races, rides and adventures that deserve more than another saved activity. Start with the 4Islands collection or send your own GPX route.

Explore 4Islands Create a custom map

Made to order in Zagreb, Croatia Individual, club and event editions

Four connected 4Islands relief map tiles displayed on a wall

4 islands. 5 stages. One route worth seeing every day.

Real terrainCoastlines, ridges, valleys and climbs

Your routeRace data or a personal GPX track

Your detailsName, year, time, team or message

Made in CroatiaProduced and checked in Zagreb

Why Finisher Maps

A medal records the finish. A map remembers everything before it.

The climb you almost walked. The wind that would not stop. The section where your legs finally came back. The view you only reached because you kept moving. A route is not just a line, and a finisher memory should not look generic.

Detailed close view of relief islands and highlighted cycling routes

From data to landscape

Not a flat poster. Terrain you can see and feel.

Each map begins with geographic elevation data and the route that matters to you. The landscape is shaped into a balanced relief composition, then the course is placed across the same ridges, valleys and coastlines you crossed.

The result is a physical record of place and effort. It works as wall art, but its meaning comes from the exact kilometres represented on it.

How custom route maps work

Finisher relief maps being prepared at Bearhill Lab

My 4Islands story

Finisher Maps started on the trails, not in a product meeting.

The idea began with my own 4Islands experience. Like so many riders, I reached the end with a medal, photographs, a GPS trace stored in an app and a head full of moments that were difficult to explain to anyone who had not been there.

What stayed with me was not only the distance. It was the geography. Exposed limestone above Baška, the sea always appearing beside the trail, ferries moving the race from one island to the next, long remote sections and the strange contrast between a beautiful Adriatic view and a course that keeps asking for more.

I wanted a memory that showed both the line we rode and the ground that made it hard. That thought became the first Finisher Map. The route was no longer buried in an activity feed. It sat across the real relief of the islands, with every coastline, ridge and stage still visible.

Finisher Maps now exists for other riders, runners and teams who feel the same way. You do not need to win a race for it to matter. Finishing the challenge you trained for is enough.

Made by a rider at Bearhill Lab, for people who remember every hard kilometre.

Current collection

4Islands 2026 relief maps

Choose one island or build the complete connected collection. Each tile follows the 2026 route across Krk, Cres, Unije and Lošinj.

Complete 4Islands 2026 relief map collection

Complete collection

All four islands

Four modular island tiles covering all five stages of the 2026 race. Connectors are included, so the collection can be joined, separated and rearranged whenever you want a different composition.

Krk, Cres, Unije and Lošinj
Highlighted 2026 race route
Detailed island relief
Connectors included with the set

€129plus shipping

Order the set

Choose one island

Single island tile

Start with the stage or island that means the most to you. Every individual tile belongs to the same modular 2026 collection, so you can add the others later.

Choose Krk, Cres, Unije or Lošinj
Compatible with the full collection

€25plus shipping

Choose an island

A layout that is not fixed

Arrange the islands your way.

Every tile uses the same compatible connector system. Join the complete collection into one display, change the order and shape to suit your space, or show individual islands separately.

The system remains expandable, too. Start with one island and connect the others later without replacing the tile you already own.

Connectors supplied with complete sets
Multiple display arrangements
Tiles can be separated and reconnected
Add another island later

4Islands relief map tiles joined with the included connectors in a custom arrangement

Four separate 4Islands relief map tiles ready to be arranged

Close view of the Krk 2026 relief map tile

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4Islands 2026 route

Four islands. Five stages.

Approximately 300 kilometres and 6,500 metres of climbing from Baška to Mali Lošinj. One island is demanding enough to host the race twice.

Stage 01

Krk

68 km | 1,500 m

Baška Bay, coastal paths, technical singletrack and the exposed Moon Plateau.

Stage 02

Krk

85 km | 1,850 m

The longest stage, with vineyards, fast gravel, sustained climbing and a return to Baška.

Stage 03

Cres

83 km | 1,900 m

A remote island stage from Merag to Cres through wild landscapes and changing terrain.

Stage 04

Unije

23 km | 350 m

A short individual time trial where power, precision and small gaps matter.

Stage 05

Lošinj

42 km | 1,000 m

A technical finale around Mali Lošinj, rocky summits, cliffs and Mediterranean trails.

Read the island and stage guide

Your route, your map

Any trail can become a Finisher Map.

Send the GPX file, event link or basic route information. The base shape, base colour, route colours and text can all be adapted, with your rider name, team, club, sponsor or race branding included in the design.

MTB

Mountain bike races

Stage races, marathons, technical one-day events and the trails you trained months to finish.

MTB maps Road and gravel

Cycling routes

Gran fondos, brevets, bikepacking trips, Everesting attempts, tours and first century rides.

Cycling maps Run and ultra

Trail running routes

Mountain races, ultras, ridge traverses and local events defined by elevation and terrain.

Trail maps Swim, bike, run

Triathlon routes

Three disciplines brought into one balanced display with event details and finishing time.

Triathlon maps Hike and climb

Hiking and mountaineering

Summits, hut-to-hut routes, long-distance paths and personal mountain objectives.

Custom GPX maps Motor and off-road

Rallies and moto routes

Track layouts, off-road adventures, touring routes and motorsport memories shaped by place.

Discuss your route

Simple input, personal result

From GPX file to finished relief.

You do not need to prepare production files. A GPX track or event page is enough for the first review.

Send the route

Share a GPX file, route link or event and year. Tell us which part of the experience matters most.

Choose the details

Select the base shape, size, orientation, base colour and route colours. Add a rider name, team, club, sponsor, race identity, finishing time or short dedication.

Review the concept

You receive a clear proposal before production. For club and race editions, we can first make one sample.

Made and delivered

The map is produced, checked and prepared for shipment from Zagreb to Croatia or another EU destination.

For clubs and race organisers

Make the finish line last longer.

Create a custom 3D race route map for finisher awards, podium and category prizes, VIP packages or club milestones. It can also be included in the participant starter pack or offered during registration as an optional add-on, alongside choices such as jersey or T-shirt size. Every edition can use its own base shape, colours and team, club, sponsor or race branding. Contact us at least a few weeks before the event, and earlier for larger quantities.

Explore organiser editions

Finisher giftsA route-specific piece participants want to display

Registration add-onLet each participant order a map with their race entry

Stage awardsTerrain-based awards connected to the race

Club editionsMember milestones, annual rides and team gifts

VIP and sponsor giftsLimited pieces for partners and supporters

Anniversary seriesNumbered editions for a significant race year

Pilot sampleApprove the concept before a small or larger batch

Made at Bearhill Lab

Routes, relief and the details between them.

Real examples from the workshop, using actual landscape and route data rather than generic sports decoration.

Complete 4Islands relief map set arranged as a connected composition

4Islands tiles connected in an alternative layout

Krk route tile with raised terrain and highlighted course

Highlighted cycling route on terrain relief

Frequently asked

Before you choose a route.

For a route that is not covered here, email info@bearhill.eu.

Are the 4Islands maps official event merchandise?

No. Finisher Maps is an independent Bearhill Lab project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by 4Islands Epic, Epic Series, IRONMAN or any other event mentioned on this website.

Can you make a map from any GPX route?

Most recorded routes can be reviewed for a custom map. The best result depends on route length, surrounding terrain, desired size and the level of detail. Send the GPX file or a public activity link for an initial check.

Can I add my name, team and finishing time?

Yes. A custom plate or integrated text can include the event, year, rider name, team, finishing time, distance or a short personal message.

Can I arrange the 4Islands set differently?

Yes. Each tile uses the same connector system and complete sets include the connectors. You can rearrange the composition, display tiles separately and reconnect them later.

Can a club or event order a small quantity?

Yes. One sample or a small pilot series can be produced before a larger order. Pricing depends on size, personalisation, quantity and finishing requirements.

Where are the maps made and where do you ship?

Maps are made to order in Zagreb, Croatia. BOX NOW parcel locker delivery in Croatia is €2. Shipping to EU destinations starts at €10 and depends on the destination and parcel size.

Contact

Tell me which route matters.

Send the race or route name, year, the details you want on the map and the delivery country. A short message is enough for the first review.

Email: info@bearhill.eu

WhatsApp: +385 91 527 2499
WhatsApp messages only. This number is not used for phone calls.

For GPX, logo or photo attachments, email the files after submitting and use the same name.