Category: Race Info

Runners, We’re Ready for Takeoff!

I am thrilled to confirm we are going ahead with the Knee Knacker as planned on July 11th. As of 2pm, today the Metro Vancouver NW area is currently at an air quality health index of 2 which is considered a low health risk. This is great news! As we all experienced, the air...

The delicate art of race day parking in Deep Cove

Rule 1 of Deep Cove parking: It’s limited. Scarcer than a raindrop in Vancouver. Rule 2 of Deep Cove parking: Expect to walk a few minutes to reach Panorama Park. Rule 3 of Deep Cove parking: Take a deep breath. You made it to race day so plan ahead and...

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Mother Nature Calls the Shots!

We are progressing full steam ahead with preparations for the Knee Knacker this Saturday, July 11th. As always, we put our runners’ health and safety as our top priority. Currently we are monitoring reports on air quality closely and are in touch with experts to determine what our criteria &...

Extra! Extra! News from Knee Knacker Central

Hello, fellow Knee Knackerers. Happy tapering! There’s plenty underway at ‘Knee Knacker Central’ with over 200 volunteers ready to roll, and lots of work going on behind the scenes to have everything in place for race weekend. There are some changes this year, so please review this information and as...

Landy and Bannister leave Indian River Drive

This year, the race route incorporates one of the newest sections of the Baden Powell Trail. In the past, you ran down Indian River Drive to reconnect with the Baden Powell Trail before the finish. It was a fun section to spot the racers in front of you and convince yourself you...

Hotel options for out of town visitors

For those who may be visiting from out-of-town, Scott Galloway has kindly compiled a list of accommodation options… the North Shore has surprisingly few hotels for having a population upwards of 160,000. Please note that rates are approximate and do not include taxes or parking.