Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Self Serve: Sometimes the intimacy of a sponge bath is just too much. By Hyannis, it’s not about cooling off or connecting with volunteers anymore. Some runners take it upon themselves to freshen up before the finish line. We all know how important it is to look fabulous coming into...
Full Serve: By Hyannis Drive you’ve covered almost 42km and you need a bath. You think they’re offering the sponges because you’re hot and need a little pick me up but that’s not it at all. You’re glowing! So for no extra charge, the Vikings sponge you off, put a...
As runners reach the Memorial Connector – the newest section of the BP – they know they are just a couple of kilometres away from finally being finished. The big smiles on their faces at this point might have something to do with knowing that Honey’s donuts are also waiting...
“The final roots and rocks approach to the finish at Panorama Park has always been a challenge for 29+ mile tired legs. In contrast to the previous years of root and rock bouncing, 2016 greeted runners to board steps. The steps on a rainy day added a new challenge. Many...
“Up! Up! And Away! From just above sea level to the top of Black Mountain in less than five kilometres! Crazy! It really is quite a spectacular feat when you consider that this is typically a whole race for some people. With Knee Knacker, it’s only the beginning of an amazing...
“Nimbly scampering down the rocky section on the other side of Black, careful not to blow out our knees and quads too early at this stage. Gotta save some zip for the rest of the run.” …Sandra Wada, 2 times Knee Knacker finisher.
