King’s Mountain is one of the most rewarding, if challenging hikes in the Portland area. Between some grueling elevation gain and technical ascents, the payoff feels even more worth it when you finally reach the top. When Go Beyond Racing first announced that they had a race that covers not only King’s Mountain, but the additional Elk Mountain traverse loop, we here at Run Oregon knew it was going to be an epic adventure. This year,…
“Fast in the front, tough in the back.” I was running in front of another runner on the single-track trail of the 2018 Elk-Kings Trail Races and we were chatting about some of the strong runners out on the difficult course that day. Some of them were so fast at the front of the line that it simply amazed us, but we also agreed there was something to be said for those of us who…
Go Beyond Racing presents two beautiful race courses in the Tillamook Forest on October 15. The Elk-Kings 25K and 50K are part of the Northwest Mountain Trail Series. The 25K is a steep and technical trail run that summits both Elk and Kings Mountains. With 5,800 feet of elevation gain, this scenic race will be a challenging one along single track trail. The 50K runs along the Wilson River and is less technical. With 6,500…
