The Freedom 50 Ultramarathon
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From Freedom Ultra Runners
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Past event
7:00 AM PDT
Puyallup, Washington
$110.00 · 1 race
Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the inaugural Freedom 50 Ultramarathon, organized by Freedom Ultra Runners! This exciting 50-mile race will take place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in the picturesque town of Puyallup, Pierce, Washington. As part of the Memorial Day Weekend festivities, this event promises both a scenic and challenging course along the beautiful Foothills Trail. Runners will start and finish at Diamond Detail in downtown Puyallup, making it the perfect gathering spot for participants and supporters alike.
The Freedom 50 Ultramarathon features a well-planned route that includes a gentle ascent in the first half, leading to the halfway point at the Veterans Monument in Buckley Memorial Park, where a fully stocked aid station awaits. With additional aid stations located at McMillin and South Prairie, runners will feel supported every 5-7 miles. The paved course is ideal for road shoes and is designed to help participants finish strong with a generous 15-hour cutoff time. Whether you're a seasoned ultramarathoner or tackling your first race, the Freedom 50 offers a fantastic opportunity to test your limits and embrace the joy of running in a vibrant, supportive atmosphere. Don't miss out on this
The Freedom 50 Ultramarathon features a well-planned route that includes a gentle ascent in the first half, leading to the halfway point at the Veterans Monument in Buckley Memorial Park, where a fully stocked aid station awaits. With additional aid stations located at McMillin and South Prairie, runners will feel supported every 5-7 miles. The paved course is ideal for road shoes and is designed to help participants finish strong with a generous 15-hour cutoff time. Whether you're a seasoned ultramarathoner or tackling your first race, the Freedom 50 offers a fantastic opportunity to test your limits and embrace the joy of running in a vibrant, supportive atmosphere. Don't miss out on this
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The Freedom 50 Ultramarathon
50 Miles - One Day
Entries closed$110.00
Event information
Whether you’re aiming to complete your first ultramarathon or striving for a personal record, the Freedom 50 offers a supportive and scenic environment to challenge your limits and celebrate the spirit of running.
Well supported aid stations, custom race medals and the chance to do hard things.
Parking is available on-site and in a nearby free public parking lot.
The Race Starts and finishes at a local business, Diamond Detail in Puyallup, WA
If you are coming from South of Tacoma, Take I5 to the Hwy 512 east and follow it until the Pioneer exit in downtown Puyallup. Turn Left onto Pioneer and Right onto 2nd st E. The public parking lot will be on your left. From Tacoma and farther north, take I5 South to the HWY 167 interchange in Tacoma and head into Puyallup. Turn Right onto Meridian then turn left onto E Main Ave and the parking lot will be on your right.
Organiser's description
The Freedom 50 Ultramarathon is an annual 50-mile race held on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, with its inaugural event scheduled for May 24, 2025. The race starts and finishes at Diamond Detail in downtown Puyallup, Washington.
Participants will traverse the scenic Foothills Trail from Puyallup to the Veterans Monument in Buckley Memorial Park, which serves as the halfway point and location of a fully stocked aid station. The first half of the course features a slight ascent, while the return journey offers a gentle, almost unnoticeable decline, allowing runners to finish strong back in Puyallup. The entire course is paved, making it ideal for road shoes, and presents minimal elevation changes aside from minor variations near Buckley.
To support runners throughout the race, aid stations will be available at McMillin, South Prairie, and Buckley on both the outbound and return legs. The event has aid stations every 5-7 miles and a generous 15 hour cutoff time.
Whether you’re aiming to complete your first ultramarathon or striving for a personal record, the Freedom 50 offers a supportive and scenic environment to challenge your limits and celebrate the spirit of running.
Participants will traverse the scenic Foothills Trail from Puyallup to the Veterans Monument in Buckley Memorial Park, which serves as the halfway point and location of a fully stocked aid station. The first half of the course features a slight ascent, while the return journey offers a gentle, almost unnoticeable decline, allowing runners to finish strong back in Puyallup. The entire course is paved, making it ideal for road shoes, and presents minimal elevation changes aside from minor variations near Buckley.
To support runners throughout the race, aid stations will be available at McMillin, South Prairie, and Buckley on both the outbound and return legs. The event has aid stations every 5-7 miles and a generous 15 hour cutoff time.
Whether you’re aiming to complete your first ultramarathon or striving for a personal record, the Freedom 50 offers a supportive and scenic environment to challenge your limits and celebrate the spirit of running.
Location
412 E Main Ave, Puyallup, WA 98372-3258, United States
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