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 01 – July 01, 2026
- Where: Cleveland Dam parking lot
- Start: 5:30 pm
- Duration: 1 – 3 hours
- Cost: Free
- Contact: Ellie Greenwood
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!
- Due to our insurance we ask that dogs are not brought to any of the Knee Knacker training runs. Whilst we love dogs, please respect this policy.
2026 Schedule
Date Route name Distance (km) Elevation gain (meters) Duration (hr:mn) Info Apr 01 McKay creek 6 400 0:45-1:15 Apr 08 Brothers creek lower bridge 8 500 0:55-1:30 Apr 15 Mosquito creek bridge 8 500 0:55-1:30 Apr 22 Brothers creek middle bridge - 2024 Detour 10 600 1:15-1:45 Apr 29 St George’s bench 11 800 1:15-1:45 May 06 Top of Hollyburn chute - 2023 Detour 12 800 1:30-2:00 May 13 Grouse Chalet via Larsen and BCMC 9 950 1:45-2:45 May 20 Brother's Creek Upper Bridge - 2023 Detour 12 700 1:45-2:30 May 27 Mountain Hwy via St George’s trail 13 900 1:45-2:30 Jun 03 Lower Cypress lookout - 2023 Detour 14.5 750 1:45-2:30 Jun 10 Fromme Sir With Love 16 1000 2:15-3:00 Jun 17 Hollyburn ranger cabin - 2023 Detour 15 900 2:00-2:45 Jun 24 Mountain Hwy via Dreamweaver 13.5 950 1:45-2:30 Jul 01 Hollyburn Fir - 2023 Detour 11.5 600 1:30-2:00 Jul 08 Rest!
