Monthly Archive: July 2013

Thank you to all our sponsors

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS! We could not put on this race without the generous support from our sponsors. They have gone over the top again this year. Our sponsors for this year are: Salomon Icebreaker – Merino Bremner’s Marketplace IGA Hammer Nutrition Udo’s oil...

Blast from the Past

Enzo Federico, one of the Original Eight, after seeing this banner photo: “Brings back great memories of a great day on the trails, with absolutely no idea of what this event would become. 🙂 And, pictures were taken with my vintage Ricoh camera and 35mm slide film!!!” Yes, Enzo plus...

Course map, new and improved

[July 12 update: Map was updated this morning to fix errors around Black Mtn. and Hollyburn Lodge.] We have a new and improved course map for you! The map was produced by the District of North Vancouver, Geographic Information Systems department. But before you click the link to view/download it,...

More Historical Stats Updated

Another updated historical summary page, comparing race day temperatures over the years to median finishing times: Tem­per­a­tures/times over the years Many thanks to Sean Lavin who started this analysis a few years ago, and to Pat Malaviarachchi for bringing it up to date!

Race week instructions

Welcome to the 25th running of the Knee Knacker…runners, volunteers, family & friends. The final countdown has started, and there’s the usual flurry of activity this week. Runners, congratulations on making it to the start line. I hope you have trained well, tapered well and are ready for Saturday. Volunteers,...

For immediate release

West Vancouver, British Columbia – The Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run (the ‘Knee Knacker’), is at hand once again, and this year the race celebrates its 25th running. The event takes place on Saturday, July 13, 2013, starting near Horseshoe Bay and ending at Panorama Park in Deep Cove....