Elk-Kings Trail Races
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Elk-Kings Trail Races : Tillamook Forest
Elk-Kings takes place in the Tillamook Forest in Oregon’s Coast Range, based at the Smith Homestead near the Tillamook Forest Center. Parking, bib pickup, shuttles, and the finish line are all at Smith Homestead. Photo ID is required for bib pickup on race morning. There is no parking at the start lines; racers park at Jones Creek Day Use Area and use shuttles to the starts. There is no overnight or car camping at Jones Creek or Smith Homestead.
The event offers two distances:
- 25K technical single-track summiting Elk and Kings mountains
- 11M point-to-point on the Wilson River Trail with 2100 feet of gain
The 25K route includes steep, rocky sections that require hand scrambling to reach the Elk summit and a continued climb to Kings, followed by a steep descent to the Wilson River Trail. The course has exposed sections and demanding downhill running. The 11 mile course stays on the Wilson River Trail and avoids the mountain climbs.
Aid station mileage, cutoffs, and crew access details are provided on the course pages. There is no crewing allowed, but spectators can watch the finish at Smith Homestead and may view a Diamond Mill aid station if parking is available. Finish line provisions include postrace food and beverages, age group awards and top three awards for men, women, and non-binary finishers, raffle prizes, and a finisher pint glass.
Registration fees vary by date; 25K fees range from $90 to $120 and 11M fees range from $65 to $85. There are no refunds or transfers. Cancellations more than 30 days before the race receive a 50 percent credit toward a future race; cancellations within 30 days receive no credit.
The race acknowledges that it occurs on the traditional homelands of the Tillamook, Siletz, and Clatskanie Tribes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
