The Freedom 50
Buckley, United States • 23 May 2026
Event Overview
The Freedom 50 is an ultramarathon event in Puyallup, Washington. It offers two distances: a 50-mile race and a 50k race. The event takes place on Memorial Day weekend. There is a 15-hour cutoff time for participants.
Course Details
Both races start and finish at Diamond Detail in downtown Puyallup. The course primarily follows the paved Foothills Trail, with some sections on the Puyallup Riverwalk trail and connecting shoulders or sidewalks. The route goes from Puyallup towards the edge of Enumclaw, passing through areas like McMillin, Crocker, South Prairie, and Buckley.
For the 50-mile race, the first half features a gradual ascent, while the return leg has a gentle decline. This route includes crossing the White River bridge. Runners will pass eight aid stations on the course, plus one at the finish line. An aid station is located at the Veterans Monument in Memorial Park, Buckley.
The 50k race shares the same course for its distance. It has two fully stocked aid stations on the way out and two on the way back.
Participant Information
Packet pickup occurs on race day. Every finisher receives a custom cast finisher's medal. The top three finishers gain free entry to the following year's event. All runners receive a gift certificate to Diamond Detail and one month of unlimited classes at Crossfit Puyallup. The first 50 people to sign up by a certain date receive a free race T-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.