The Freedom 50
Buckley, United States • 23 May 2026
The Freedom 50 - Puyallup, WA
The Freedom 50 is an ultramarathon event held on May 23, 2026, in Puyallup, Washington. The event offers two race distances along mainly paved trails in the Foothills Trail corridor, starting and finishing at Diamond Detail in downtown Puyallup.
- 50 miles: Paved Foothills Trail to the edge of Enumclaw, includes the new White River bridge.
- 50k (31 miles): Fast, flat Foothills Trail toward South Prairie.
The course runs mostly on the Foothills Trail with sections on the Puyallup Riverwalk trail and short stretches on connecting shoulders and sidewalks. The 50 mile route has a subtle, gradual ascent on the first half and an easier return with a gentle decline. Aid stations are placed along the route: the 50 mile course visits aid stations eight times plus the finish, and the 50k has two aid stations out and two on the return. The aid station nearest the halfway point for the 50 mile course is at the Veterans Memorial Monument adjacent to 251 S River Rd, Buckley, WA, at approximately mile 25.
A 15 hour cutoff applies to the event. Participant benefits include a custom cast finisher medal, a $110 gift certificate to Diamond Detail for each runner, and one month free Crossfit Puyallup classes. Registration closes May 20, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.