The Freedom 50

Buckley, United States • 23 May 2026

Course Overview

The Freedom 50 is an ultramarathon event held on the Foothills Trail near Puyallup, Washington. It offers two distances on a paved pathway: a 50-mile race and a 50k race. Both courses are described as fast and flat with minimal elevation change. The event takes place over Memorial Day weekend.

The 50-mile course starts in downtown Puyallup and goes towards the edge of Enumclaw. Runners cross the new White River bridge. The first half has a gradual ascent, while the return leg has a gentle decline. Aid stations are available eight times along the route, plus one at the finish. One notable aid station is at the Veterans Monument in Memorial Park, Buckley.

The 50k course shares the same start and follows the Foothills Trail towards South Prairie. It features four fully stocked aid stations (two out and two back).

Event Details

The event starts and finishes at Diamond Detail at 412 E Main Ave in Puyallup. Packet pickup is on race day only. The event has a 15-hour cutoff time.

All finishers receive a custom cast finisher's medal. The top three finishers get free entry to the following year's event. The first 50 registrants before a specified date receive a free race t-shirt. Every runner receives a $110 gift certificate to Diamond Detail and one month of free unlimited classes at Crossfit Puyallup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Mile
31 mi
50k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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