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Free Spirit 50k

Name: Free Spirit 50k
Start: 2026-05-16
End: 2026-05-16
Location: Leyden

Leyden, United States • 16 May 2026

Event Details

The Free Spirit 50K is scheduled for a Saturday in mid-May in Leyden, Massachusetts.

The Course

The 50 km course features a total of 4,281 feet of elevation gain. The route primarily follows scenic dirt roads. It passes by historic farms, travels through leafy forests, and crosses an 1870s covered bridge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Massachusetts Leyden

Race information

Website Registration

50 km

50k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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