Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run
Saturday, July 12, 2025
“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...
“It was great to see how happy (or slightly daunted) everyone was having finished the first climb of the route and setting off down hill. So many big smiles! Congratulations everyone.” …Chris Bellamy, photographer Chris Bellamy’s race day photos from the Dark Side of Black Mountain in this photo album....
Steve Yau’s training run photos from Eagle Bluffs 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.
The front side of Black Mountain had always intrigued me. How do the leaders do the climbing and scrambling. I found out they do it just like everyone else, just faster and short of breath. Mainly, though, they resume running as soon as the climb lessens, with no walking to more...
