Iron Knee/Tender Knee

Iron Knee / Tender Knee

Iron Knee and Tender Knee are point to point trail races that start at Cleveland Park or the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve in North Vancouver and finish on the shores of Deep Cove. The courses run on North Shore trails and include the Powerline Climb. The finish area provides chocolate treats for participants.

Distances

• 25 km for Iron Knee
• 12 km for Tender Knee

A shuttle bus is available to transport racers from the finish at Deep Cove back to the respective start areas. Shuttle tickets cost $10 and must be purchased in advance. The course closes at 1:00 p.m. There are five aid stations in total, four serving Iron Knee and two serving Tender Knee. Aid stations provide water, electrolyte drink, gels, blocks or chews, cookies and other treats, and first aid supplies are available at every station.

Package pickup is available race day at each start location 30 minutes before the race start, and on the Friday before the race at the Running Room in North Vancouver from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Race day check in is mandatory 30 minutes before the start. Dry bags with a change of warm clothes may be dropped off at the start and will be transported to the finish; participants must mark their race number on their dry bag. The event is cup less so participants should bring a personal container for fluids. Awards are presented to the top three by gender in each event and every finisher receives a medal. RunGo navigation and live tracking are provided free for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.