Iron Knee/Tender Knee
Vancouver, Canada • 23 May 2026
Iron Knee/Tender Knee : Trail Whisperer
Iron Knee and Tender Knee are point-to-point trail races that start from Cleveland Park or the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve in North Vancouver and finish on the shores of Deep Cove. The routes include well-known local trails such as the Powerline Climb and sections near Quarry Rock and Panorama Creek that are steep and technical.
Course updates for 2026 note a detour around the Baden-Powell stairs to Lynn Valley Road, routing participants through a subdivision to the top of Rice Lake Road. Both courses otherwise follow the Baden-Powell trail to the Quarry Rock area before joining trails that lead into Deep Cove.
Key details:
- Distances offered:
- 25K Iron Knee
- 12K Tender Knee
- Five aid stations in total with water, electrolyte drink, gels, snacks and first aid supplies.
- Dry bags dropped at starts are transported to the finish.
- Events are cup free so racers must bring a personal container for fluids.
- A paid shuttle returns racers from Deep Cove to their start locations; shuttle tickets must be purchased before race day.
- Bib pickup is available at the start on race day and the day before at a designated store. Finishers receive a medal and awards are presented for top three in each gender category.
Information emphasizes safety, course etiquette and logistical support for point-to-point routing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.