Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run
Saturday, July 08, 2023
Runners: you were not having illusions when you think you saw Salvador throughout the course. He was at the Start line, at the descent from Black Mountain and at the Finish line from 10:30am to 4pm. Kudos to Salvador (3 times Knee Knacker finisher) who did the photographer’s version of...
“Be water…” Flow rather than run… Stride lightly over the top rather than in the valleys Breathe deep, relax and let go of your fear… …Andreas Waldhaus, 2 times Knee Knacker finisher Photo credit: John Reynolds
“That moment when you reach Eagle Bluffs and realize that the biggest climb of the day is behind you… there’s no high quite like it.” …Hilary Matheson, race day photographer Photo credit: Hilary Matheson
The RD: Race dedication Smooth running of the event It is in her blood …Haiku poem written by Keith Wakelin, 2001 Men Winner, 24 times Knee Knacker finisher First time Knee Knackerers: will it get in your blood? Photo credit: Salvador Miranda
2017 Knee Knacker start line. Will you be toeing the line on July 14, 2018? Check out the lottery results live at Knee Knacker Facebook page on February 5, 2018 at 7:30pm PST. With his witty and lyrical banter, Tom Craik will entertain you as he announces the 270 names selected in the lottery. Samples of Tom’s entertaining FB posts from 2017:...
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....
