Iron Knee/Tender Knee
Vancouver, Canada • 23 May 2026
Event overview
The Iron Knee and Tender Knee are point-to-point trail races on the North Vancouver side of the North Shore. The courses start at Cleveland Park or the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve and finish on the shores of Deep Cove. Distances offered are:
- 25 km
- 12 km
The courses include a mix of trails and stair sections, notably the Powerline Climb and a descent via the Baden-Powell stairs. Course flagging takes precedence over the interactive map. The course closes at 1:00 p.m.
Course services and logistics
There are five aid stations in total: four for the 25 km event and two for the 12 km event. Aid stations provide water, an electrolyte drink, gels, chews or blocks, chips, cookies and other treats; basic first aid supplies are available at every aid station. Dry bags with a change of clothes may be dropped at the start and will be transported to the finish; participants must mark their race number on their bag.
A shuttle bus runs from the finish at Deep Cove back to the start areas; riders must register and pay in advance (shuttle fee shown by the organizer). Race day check-in is required even if a bib was picked up earlier. Awards are given to the top three by gender in each event, and every finisher receives a medal. RunGo navigation and GPX route files are provided for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.