Update, April 03, 2020:
The Knee Knacker 2020 race is canceled.
The 2020 group training runs will not be held.
A number of runners will be getting together on Wednesday evenings for unofficial training runs on and around portions of the Baden-Powell trail.
These runs are a great opportunity to experience parts of the Knee Knacker race route as well as other local trails and to meet like-minded folks.
All skill levels are welcome.
Main details
- When: 5:15 pm, every Wednesday, April 01 – June 24, 2020
- Where: Cleveland Dam parking lot
- Start: 5:30 pm
- Duration: 1 – 3 hours
- Cost: Free
- Contact: Ran Katzman
2020 Schedule
Date Route name Distance (km) Elevation gain (meters) Duration (hr:mn) Info Apr 01 Brothers creek lower bridge 8 500 0:55-1:30 Apr 08 Mosquito creek bridge 8 500 0:55-1:30 Apr 15 Brothers creek middle bridge 10 600 1:15-1:45 Apr 22 St George’s bench 11 800 1:15-1:45 Apr 29 Top of Hollyburn chute 12 800 1:30-2:00 May 06 Grouse peak via BCMC 11 1050 1:30-2:30 May 13 Blue Gentian Lake 13.5 800 1:45-2:30 May 20 Mountain Hwy via St George’s trail 13 1000 1:45-2:30 May 27 Lower Cypress lookout 14 800 1:45-2:30 Jun 03 The Cut 16.5 1000 2:15-3:00 Jun 10 Hollyburn ranger cabin 15 900 2:00-2:45 Jun 17 Mountain Hwy via Dreamweaver 13.5 950 1:45-2:30 Jun 24 Brothers creek Crossover extended 11.5 700 1:30-2:00 Jul 01 Rest!
Important information
- All runs start and end at Cleveland Dam parking lot in North Vancouver.
- Please arrive at 5:15 pm to allow time for the group to organize; at 5:25 pm we will do a briefing, and we start running at 5:30 pm.
- Runs take place rain or shine.
- There are usually runners in a variety of pace groups on each run.
- Routes are subject to change based on trail conditions such as high snowpack, blowdowns, or washouts.
- Check our Facebook group page on Tuesday evenings before each run for last minute updates.
- You do not need to be a Knee Knacker entrant to come along on these runs. Anyone who wants to experience North Shore trail running is welcome!
Disclaimer
These runs are not the responsibility of the Northshore Ultra Trailrunning Society (NUTS) or the Knee Knacker organizing committee.
