Thumbs up!

Last year these fine folks got 5 of out 6 thumbs up by Cleveland Dam.  That’s a lot of “Like”.  This year’s lottery will be hosted on Knee Knacker Facebook Page, February 5th at 7:30pm PST.  Give us a “thumbs up like” if you hope to see your name on that entrants...

Black Mt. Biergartan aid station early morning service

Black Mountain aid station is always a treat.  In 2017, the runners were greeted by the Black Mt. Biergartan aid station crew who donned dirndls and lederhosen to provide liquid refreshments and other treats.  What will the runners experience in 2018?    Photo by Nathan Starzynski. Reminder: Knee knacker lottery closes  January 31st, 11:59 PST....

Shane Collins, Knee Knacker co-founder (1950-2017)

I met Shane Collins in early 1989, via a mutual ultrarunning friend. Over the next few months, we collaborated on a project that was one of the most significant of my life – the inaugural Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run on June 24, 1989. Shane passed away earlier this...

Registration for KKNSTR 2018 opens Dec. 31, 2017

For those of you wondering when we’ll gear up for 2018, you’re in luck! It’s starting already… over the coming weeks, you’ll see updates to our site and registration for 2018 will open Dec. 31 just in time for your New Year’s Resolutions. Registration will close January 31, 2018 and...