Tagged: race day

Lost and Found for 2017!

Did you forget to pick up your drop bag from the finish line last weekend? Or maybe you left something else behind at one of our many aid stations? In either case, you have 1 more week (until Friday, July 21) to claim your belongings. Email Kelsy (rd at kneeknacker dot com) to...

Cleveland Dam and Panorama Park race day photos from VFK

To quote Justin, a two-times Knee Knackerer finisher, “I am in that post race week obsession with the website pictures.”   Here are a few more. Below are VFK photos from Cleveland Dam and Panorama Park on race day. Cleveland Dam:   Family and friends gather to cheer runners (midpoint of the...

Race day photos from Memorial Connector to the Panorama Park

“The final 2 1/2 km is probably the longest 2 1/2 km in any ultra I have done. Having already covered the better part of the three North Shore mountains, you can hear the finish line announcer and you finally believe “you’re almost there”….but like a bad dream, the trail...

Hyannis KK Saloon race day photos from BJ Bruder

“Belly up to the blue freezies at the KK Saloon folks! The Hyannis crew did not disappoint this year with costumes and it was evident this wasn’t their first rodeo. From perfectly displayed ju-jubes to a cool sponge bath, the cowboys and gals were an inspiring group. From my several...

Race day photos from Hollyburn Connector

“After the big descent and quickly stopping from some refreshment at the Cypress aid station, there comes this very technical, dark and humid section with lots of ups and downs (more ups than downs), plenty slippery wet roots waiting for your distraction, rotten and lose wood planks, steep creek crossings....

Black Mt. Biergartan race day photos from Nathan Starzynski

“As runners neared the top of Black Mountain, the sound of the vuvuzela grew louder. Music played in the trees, and a festive celebration was taking place at the summit. Spurred on by cheers and encouragement, smiles were aplenty as runners caught sight of the Black Mt. Biergarten banner. The...