
Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run 2025
Date
July 12, 2025
Location
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Events
The Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run is a challenging 30-mile (48.6 km) ultramarathon along the Baden-Powell Centennial Trail from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove in British Columbia. It features approximately 8,000 feet of ascent and 8,300 feet of descent, offering runners magnificent city, mountain, and ocean views. Recognized as one of the 25 toughest races in North America by Running Wild magazine, the event has been held annually since 1989.
The race tests endurance on technical trails through the North Shore Mountains, including the highest point at Black Mountain (4,016 feet). Competitors must complete the course within 10 hours, with cut-off times enforced from the halfway point onwards.
The race tests endurance on technical trails through the North Shore Mountains, including the highest point at Black Mountain (4,016 feet). Competitors must complete the course within 10 hours, with cut-off times enforced from the halfway point onwards.
Race Schedule
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Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run 2025 - 48.6k Ultra
Ultra
Boston Qualifier
Course Details
- Follows Baden-Powell Centennial Trail from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove
- Approximately 30 miles (48.6 km)
- Rugged, technical trail through North Shore Mountains
- Scenic views of city, mountain, and ocean
- Approximately 30 miles (48.6 km)
- Rugged, technical trail through North Shore Mountains
- Scenic views of city, mountain, and ocean
Race Highlights
- 30-mile ultramarathon with ~8,000 feet ascent and ~8,300 feet descent
- Recognized among the 25 toughest races in North America
- Highest point at Black Mountain (4,016 feet / 1,224 meters)
- 11 well-stocked aid stations
- 10-hour time limit with cut-offs from halfway point
- Minimum age 17; runners 14-16 allowed with parental waivers and support
- Registration for 2025 event is closed
- Recognized among the 25 toughest races in North America
- Highest point at Black Mountain (4,016 feet / 1,224 meters)
- 11 well-stocked aid stations
- 10-hour time limit with cut-offs from halfway point
- Minimum age 17; runners 14-16 allowed with parental waivers and support
- Registration for 2025 event is closed
RACE DAY COUNTDOWN
175
Days
175
Hours
175
Minutes
Date
July 12, 2025
Season
Summer (June-August)
Location
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Avg Temp
Warm (20-30°C)
Avg Humidity