Postponed Indefinitely
Overview
Date: Saturday, March 19, 2022
Distance: 12km | 24km | Kids' race (~1km)
A celebration of spring - and a St Paddy's Day party! Costumes are encouraged and prizes are awarded.
A quad-crushing cruise around the upper Capilano Canyon, staring and finishing alongside Cleveland Dam. If you are unfamiliar with this trail system you will most certainly be surprised at the beauty and challenge of the Cap Canyon network. Your legs might not like us but given a clear day your eyes will be continually darting between the terrain underfoot, the river to your side, and the scenery overhead as The Lions tower up above our start/finish line.
Kids Race:
The Kids Race is 1km in length, and most runners are aged between 3 - 10, though we welcome all kids to participate. It's not timed, is non-competitive and purely for the fun of all involved, but with special kids' bibs and random draw prizes. Registration is free, and is available online, or on race morning.
Course
Descent: 450m / 1500ft
Course Maps
View an interactive map with elevation profile below.
Note: While the route data through the map below shows distance/elevation to be slightly short, we're confident you'll cover the full prescribed distance on the day.
Download a GPX file of the route by clicking here.
Or, you can view an image of the course map below. You can click the image to open a larger file in a new tab, or download onto your mobile device.
Click the map above to open a larger image
Descent: 900m / 3000ft
Course Maps
View an interactive map with elevation profile below.
Note: While the route data through the map below shows distance/elevation to be slightly short, we're confident you'll cover the full prescribed distance on the day.
Download a GPX file of the route by clicking here.
Or, you can view an image of the course map below. You can click the image to open a larger file in a new tab, or download onto your mobile device.
Click the map above to open a larger image
Schedule
| Date: | Saturday, March 19, 2022 |
| Distances: | 12km / 24km |
| Location: | Cleveland Dam, Capilano Canyon, North Vancouver |
| Start times: | 12km - 8:30am 24km - 9:00am Kids Race - 8:00am |
| Finish: | Cleveland Dam |
Details
Package Pickup:
Friday: 5pm - 8pm @ Kintec (North Van), with 20% off all but electronics and select apparel
Saturday: 7am - 8:45am @ race start
ID MUST BE SHOWN TO PICKUP YOUR RACER PACKAGE. BIBS CANNOT BE PICKED UP BY ANYONE BUT THE REGISTERED RUNNER. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Parking: Available at the race start & across the street, down Prospect Ave.
Aid Stations:
12km: one water station at km 7.5
24km: two water stations at kms 7.5 and 17, and one aid station at km 12
Cutoffs: For the 24km course only:
10:55am / 1hr55mins into your run. Start of second loop, km 12.
1:15pm / 4hrs15mins into your run. Finish Line, km 24.
Bag Check: There will be a tent at the start/finish line to leave a bag, but it is not monitored so please label your bag and do not leave any valuables.
Cupless: In our effort to reduce waste, all our races are now cup-free, meaning you'll need to pack along your own cup for fluids at aid stations and at the finish line. Here are two suggestions: a collapsible cup (available in our merch store), or a homemade version cutting the top off an empty juicebox.
Poles (hiking / trekking / running poles) are NOT ALLOWED in any distances at Cap Crusher.
10 Essentials: We encourage everyone to always carry the 10 Essentials for backcountry safety in your pack - whether you’re out training or adventuring on your own or with friends, or participating in one of our extensively marked races, you can never predict what might happen. Learn more about the 10 Essentials in this article by North Shore Rescue.
Pre-Run: PNW Trailrunners (Gareth & Jeanelle) are hosting an independent pre-run of the course. Visit the PNW Trailrunners site for more information and registration. $5 donation to North Shore Rescue to take part.
Results
Race results are available below.
Photos
2019 race day photos galleries are now posted:
Get a glimpse of the 2018 race in the photos below: