Elkin 5k

The Elkin Valley Trails Association (EVTA) Annual Insane Terrain 5K will start and finish behind the Elkin Rec Center. Take advantage of new trails and bridges along the Big Elkin Creek. Enjoy the beautiful scenery including waterfalls, mountain terrain, wildflowers and forests.

The 5k follows the Elkin and Alleghany Railroad Trail to the Elkin Creek Main Loop mountain bike trail. https://elkinvalleytrails.org/our-area-trails/maps/

Various signage with arrows and ribbons along with course marshals will assist participants in staying on course.

This race is an event to support our local trails and coincides with NC Trail Days weekend. https://www.nctraildays.com/

All runners, hikers, walkers are welcome! All money raised goes to the EVTA for trail building/maintenance! 

Awards For Top 5 Overall Male & Female 

No Age Group Awards

THIS IS NOT A STROLLER FRIENDLY COURSE

NO DOGS ALLOWED