Ultra Running Hub West Vancouver, BC, Canada · Saturday, July 10, 2027
Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (30mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 565 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30mi | 191 | Simon Widmann · 04:53:30 | Jennie Labrie · 05:30:51 |
| 2025 | 30mi | 176 | Simon Widmann · 05:05:59 | Darbykai Standrick · 05:33:01 |
| 2024 | 30mi | 52 | Brandon Gardiner · 04:55:37 | Jessie Collison · 06:02:40 |
| 2023 | 30mi | 193 | Brandon Gardiner · 04:42:17 | Chessa Adsit-Morris · 05:20:29 |
| 2022 | 30mi | 155 | Brandon Gardiner · 04:59:52 | Marieve Legrand · 06:17:27 |
| 2019 | 30mi | 52 | Mike Sidic · 04:42:21 | Aisling O'Shea · 05:37:03 |
| 2018 | 30mi | 210 | Mike Sidic · 04:55:29 | Darbykai Standrick · 05:22:53 |
| 2017 | 30mi | 193 | Nick Elson · 04:32:03 | Katharine Mills · 06:06:15 |
| 2016 | 30mi | 208 | Aaron Heidt · 05:01:10 | Darbykai Standrick · 05:29:55 |
| 2015 | 30mi | 212 | Christopher Jones · 04:51:34 | Darbykai Standrick · 05:35:56 |
The field grew 9% between 2025 (176) and 2026 (191). 28% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (30mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 48 km of trail with 4,875 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 102 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 4,875 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 48 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run is a 48 km trail race in West Vancouver, BC, with 4875 m of elevation gain, making it a demanding 50k event. Its climb rate of 101.6 meters per kilometer means runners face a steeper challenge than in most other trail 50k races.
With 10 editions run since 2015, the most recent in 2026 saw 191 finishers. The race consistently draws a large field, being bigger than 90% of its 2647 peer 50k events. The course follows the Baden Powell trail through the North Shore Mountains. The next edition is set for July 10, 2027.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.