A number of runners will be getting together on Wednesday evenings for 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 05 – June 28, 2023
- Where: Cleveland Dam parking lot
- Start: 5:30 pm
- Duration: 1 – 3 hours
- Cost: Free
- Contact: Ran Katzman
2024 Schedule
Date Route name Distance (km) Elevation gain (meters) Duration (hr:mn) Info Apr 03 McKay creek 6 400 0:45-1:15 Apr 10 Brothers creek lower bridge 8 500 0:55-1:30 Apr 17 Mosquito creek bridge 8 500 0:55-1:30 Apr 24 Brothers creek middle bridge - 2023 Detour 10 600 1:15-1:45 May 01 St George’s bench 11 800 1:15-1:45 May 08 Top of Hollyburn chute - 2023 Detour 12 800 1:30-2:00 May 15 Grouse Chalet via Larsen and BCMC 9 950 1:45-2:45 May 22 Brother's Creek Upper Bridge - 2023 Detour 12 700 1:45-2:30 May 29 Mountain Hwy via St George’s trail 13 900 1:45-2:30 Jun 05 Lower Cypress lookout - 2023 Detour 14.5 750 1:45-2:30 Jun 12 Fromme Sir With Love 16 1000 2:15-3:00 Jun 19 Hollyburn ranger cabin - 2023 Detour 15 900 2:00-2:45 Jun 26 Mountain Hwy via Dreamweaver 13.5 950 1:45-2:30 Jul 03 Hollyburn Fir - 2023 Detour 11.5 600 1:30-2:00 Jul 10 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!
