The Freedom 50

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Intro

Intro Flat and Fast. The Freedom 50 course is a straightforward out-and-back along the Foothills Trail that allows you to test your speed and mental strength with two tough distances. There are two distance options. 50 mile and 50K. The course stretches from downtown Puyallup all the way up to the edge of Enumclaw for 50 milers. There are no massive climbs or highly technical terrain to slow you down here—just a scenic, paved path where you can lock in a rhythm and chase a PR. That said, running 50K or 50 Miles on asphalt is its own kind of beast. It’s a relentless mental grind that requires grit from the start. Whether you’re looking for the perfect course to tackle your first ultra, or a way to snag a big PR, this is your race. And there is no worry about missing the cutoff with a generous 15-hour timeline to get it done.

50 Mile

50 Mile Course Details You’ll start in downtown Puyallup alongside the 50k crew and head straight out onto the Foothills Trail. The route takes you through some of the best scenery in the valley, including a crossing over the new White River Bridge. The Elevation (or lack thereof): The first half of the race is a very gradual, steady incline. It’s subtle enough that you might not feel it at first, but pace yourself early. Once you hit the turnaround, you get to reap the rewards: a gentle, gravity-assisted decline all the way back to the finish party in Puyallup. Aid Stations: You’ll hit our fully supported aid stations 8 times throughout the day, plus the finish line. The Turnaround: Your halfway point and final outbound aid station is located at the Veterans Monument in Buckley’s Memorial Park—a great spot to reset your mindset before heading home. Sign up, lock in your training strategy, and we'll see you on the trail on Memorial Day weekend.

50k

50k Course Details The 50k option is a fantastic opportunity to step into the world of ultra-running or chase a fast personal best. While it doesn't have the technical terrain or big climbs of a mountain race, 31 miles on a paved path is a substantial challenge that requires smart pacing and solid endurance. You’ll share the exact same course as the 50-mile runners, starting in downtown Puyallup and heading out along the Foothills Trail toward South Prairie before turning back. Because it’s flat and smooth, it’s a great setup for marathoners looking to push their distance further, or for experienced ultra-runners looking to see how fast they can cover 31 miles. The Strategy: The first half of the course has a very slight, gradual incline. It’s subtle, but it's important to pace yourself early so you don't burn out your legs. Once you hit the turnaround, you can take advantage of the gentle decline all the way back to the finish line. Aid Stations: To keep you moving, you’ll hit our fully stocked aid stations twice on the way out and twice on the way back, for a total of four support stops. Whether you are targeting your very first 50k finish or aiming for a new personal record, this course gives you a fast, scenic route to get it done.

Fun Stuff

This Race is sponsored by Diamond Detail, Crossfit Puyallup and Tacoma Trophy Every runner will be given a $110 gift certificate to Diamond Detail! Every runner will receive one month free unlimited crossfit classes/training at Crossfit Puyallup! The first 50 people to sign up before May 1st will receive a free race T-shirt. (This has been extended to May 9th while supplies last) All finishers of both distances will receive a unique custom cast finisher's medal. The top 3 finishers will get free entry to next year's event and be able to wear bib #001, #002 and #003 when they return to defend their titles and fight for another PR.

Location

This run Starts and finishes at Diamond Detail in downtown Puyallup, WA. Aid station locations are in McMillin, Crocker, South Prairie and Buckley. The run takes place mostly on the foothills trail. There are sections on the Puyallup Riverwalk trail and a small amount on connecting shoulders/sidewalks. The address to the start line is: 412 E Main Ave, Puyallup, WA 98372 The aid station nearest the half-way point is located at the Veteran's Memorial Monument adjacent to: 251 S River Rd, Buckley, WA 98321 at mile 25.

Start/End Time

Packet Pickup will be on race day only and start at 6:00am at Diamond Detail. The race will start at 7:00am sharp. There will be a generous 15 hour cutoff time. The race will end after the last runner finishes or 15 hours from race start (10:00pm) whichever comes sooner. Don't worry, we won't leave you out there, we will make sure everyone gets back safe.