Free Spirit 50k

Leyden, United States • 16 May 2026

Event Overview

The Free Spirit 50k is a 50-kilometer ultramarathon run primarily on dirt roads in Leyden, Massachusetts. The course features an elevation change of 4,200 feet. The route passes through forests and fields and includes an 1870s covered bridge.

Event Information

Registration closes on Wednesday, May 13 at noon. There is no race-day registration.

The event schedule includes bib pick-up and runner check-in starting at 7:00 AM at the Leyden Town Hall. The awards ceremony and age group awards are given on a rolling basis starting at 2:30 PM. The event timing closes at 5:30 PM.

The registration fee for the 50k distance is $122.98. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
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