Go Beyond Racing puts on phenomenal events, one of which being the Elk-Kings Trail Series. Traditionally this event has included a 50K and 25K, but this year they decided to add a Mountain Marathon. The Mountain Marathon is just a handful of miles shorter than the 50K so it could be looked at like a step down in difficulty. However, this race had OVER twice as much elevation as the 50K, which meant that the…
As my miles start to increase and my fitness level goes up (the benefits of dry summers), I am starting to think more and more about putting in work for an ultramarathon. There are so many great locations in Oregon to run one, and one that is super intriguing is Go Beyond Racing‘s Elk-Kings 25k & 50k – a jaunt on single track trails through the Tillamook State Forest. Most of us are familiar with the ultras…
Go Beyond Racing presents another excellent opportunity to get in some stellar trail racing before winter arrives. On Saturday, October 17, 2015, choose to participate in the Elk-Kings 25k or 50k trail races, occurring in the gorgeous Tillamook State Forest. The 25k event begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Elk Creek Campground. You will need to take the shuttle to arrive to the 25k start line. Do not drive to the start line. Instead, park…
