Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Salvador Miranda’s training run group photo from Nelson Canyon Park can be found in this photo album. Note: The proceeds of all photo purchases are donated to North Shore Search and Rescue. Each photo is a digital download (without the KKNSTR watermark) for $2 CAD.
“This location represents one of the steeper climbs about half way up Black Mountain. Heads are generally down as runners struggle to reach more level ground. One runner asked how I got there and I wasn’t quick enough with the answer; “You didn’t know there is a tram?” … Ron...
“There you were climbing to Eagle Bluffs beaming with pride despite the bloody knees, bandaged and taped limbs and sporting some awful wasp stings! The intensity of the front runners and the friendly supporting camaraderie of all the runners was a privilege to see. Looking through the camera lens you...
“As a rookie photographer with the Knee Knacker I was asked to shoot Eagle Bluff, seniority clearly has its privileges! The jubilation on runners faces as they reached the peak was really something to see. It was amazing to witness the spirit and determination of the runners as they cruised...
“The descent from Black Mountain is so steep that some runners fly down as if the surface was falling from under their feet.” …Salvador Miranda, 3 time Knee Knacker finisher These are the last two sets of race day photos from Salvador Miranda. He has spent more time on his...
To summit Black Mountain, the runners had to resist the Dark Side of the force and face down Darth Vader. Once successfully passing Darth Vader and the lone Stormtrooper, they were greeted by Luke Skywalker, Yoda and Princess Leia, who refueled them with refreshments and sent on their way with...
