Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Salvador Miranda’s training run photos from Skyline Trail 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 year trail maintenance crew was at Kilmer Creek basin. The crew created channels, armoured up creek banks, to help prevent creek overflow on the bridge during heavy rain events, drainage and the creation of a raised trail-bed and armoured up creek banks. As the crew worked, it seems like the who’s who of local trail...
“Roots! Rocks! Moss! Trail shoes! Hemlocks! Packs! Cedars! Tattoos! Pain! Sweat! Smiles! Snorts! In the forest with Polk-a-dot shorts! Wear what you will. This day is for you. Embrace the work. It’s all you can do.” …Poem written by Tom Craik, 6 times Knee Knacker finisher Photo credit: BJ Bruder
One foot in front of the other. – Jeannine Avelino, race day photographer and photo credit.
“A great day for a walk in the park….. Or take some photos of incredible runners! I frequently hear a thank you for coming out, which makes it all worth it. That and any money that gets raised for a great cause. Thank you to everyone.”…Graham Johnson, photographer Knee Knacker...
“At nearly ¾ of the way through the course, the expressions on runners faces were starkly different to those seen at the ¼ mark. Although almost all cracked smiles at the well stocked aid station, there were many faces of pain that provided glimpses into the tough challenges already overcome....
