Unofficial training runs

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	Map & directions
Apr 08	Mosquito creek bridge	8	500	0:55-1:30	Map & Directions
Apr 15	Brothers creek middle bridge	10	600	1:15-1:45	Map & directions
Apr 22	St George’s bench	11	800	1:15-1:45	Map & directions
Apr 29	Top of Hollyburn chute	12	800	1:30-2:00	Map & directions
May 06	Grouse peak via BCMC	11	1050	1:30-2:30	Map & directions
May 13	Blue Gentian Lake	13.5	800	1:45-2:30	Map & directions
May 20	Mountain Hwy via St George’s trail	13	1000	1:45-2:30	Map & directions
May 27	Lower Cypress lookout	14	800	1:45-2:30	Map & directions
Jun 03	The Cut	16.5	1000	2:15-3:00	Map & directions
Jun 10	Hollyburn ranger cabin	15	900	2:00-2:45	Map & directions
Jun 17	Mountain Hwy via Dreamweaver	13.5	950	1:45-2:30	Map & directions
Jun 24	Brothers creek Crossover extended	11.5	700	1:30-2:00	Map & directions
Jul 01	Rest!

Important information

1. All runs start and end at Cleveland Dam parking lot in North Vancouver.
2. 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.
3. Runs take place rain or shine.
4. There are usually runners in a variety of pace groups on each run.
5. Routes are subject to change based on trail conditions such as high snowpack, blowdowns, or washouts.
6. Check our Facebook group page on Tuesday evenings before each run for last minute updates.
7. 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.