Freedom 50 Saturday August 31st

This race has quickly become a premier event on the west coast due in large part to the beautiful course and fully stocked aid stations. This event are not just catered to the Professional riders but those that looking to complete their first 50 miles in the dirt.

Join us for a great time on the trails and be greeted to the finish line by fresh meal cooked just for you and all included in your entry fee!

Video from 2010 50 miler
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Why race with Racers and Chasers?​

• No Parking Fees
• No licensing fees or memberships required
• Fun for the whole family with kids races and bounce house provided by North of the Border Bikes
  
• Neutral mechanical support by Zumwalts and Sekis Cycles
• 100% PRO Payout for Never Forget 100 ONLY
  
• Post race snacks, including water, cookies, and fresh fruit, and a full catered meal

The Freedom 50 (Limited to 150 participants) course will have 4 aid stations on the course that will be fully stock with fresh fruit, cookies and drink mixes.


All participants receive with their entry fee:

• Custom belt buckle for ALL FINISHERS
• Belt buckle for the top finishers in each class
• FREE post race MEAL (NOT just snacks)
  
• awards 3 deep in each class
• Fully stocked aid stations with fresh fruit and cookies
  
• FREE photos available online after the race
• Racing on some of San Diego's best trails!!!
  

Aid Stations:
There will be aid stations every 10 miles for both the Freedom 50 Never Forget 100 and we can take the bottles you drop off before the race to first and third aid station for you

Neutral Mechanic support provided by:
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Mile - 10 - Fully stocked (fresh fruit, water, soda's, cookies and muffins) and a mechanic in case of minor problems
Mile - 20 - Fully stocked (fresh fruit, water, soda's, cookies and muffins) and a mechanic in case of minor problems
Mile - 30 - Fully stocked (fresh fruit, water, soda's, cookies and muffins) and a mechanic in case of minor problems
Mile - 40 - Fully stocked (fresh fruit, water, soda's, cookies and muffins) and a mechanic in case of minor problems

Cut Off Times:
Cutoff time # 1 Noon at mile 45 (bottom of Raptor Ridge)

2013 Course Map:
Link to view and download map: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/204788965

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Course Markings:
The courses will be double marked meaning that we will be using both orange construction ribbon on the bushes and arrows on stakes.

Directions:
From the 15 freeway, Exit Via Rancho, turn East onto Via Rancho, turn right onto San Pasqual Rd, then turn right onto San Pasqual Valley Rd (HWY 78 and toward Safari Park), turn right onto Bandy Canyon Rd then immediate right into San Dieguito River Park parking area.

Entry Fee information:
Freedom 50:
$105 thru 6/30
$115 7/1 - 7/31
$125 8/1 - 8/30 @ noon
$135 Day of registration

Entry Fees include 2 fully supported Aid stations, personal drop bags are allowed. We will take them from the start line to Aid Stations 1 & 4
No Refunds
Transfer to another person $20
No Transfers after August 15th
We do not carryover entries to another year
We are not responsible for missing drop bags

Host Hotel:

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The SpringHill Suites is providing a limited number of rooms at a discounted rates for all who are participating, be sure to mention Racers and Chasers when reserving your room.
12032 Scripps Highlands Dr San Diego, 92131
858-635-5725
www.marriott.com/sansh

Schedule:
Friday, August 30
Noon - Online Registration CLOSES
6pm Pre Race riders meeting STRONGLY SUGGESTED located at San Pasquel Staging area, site of the Start and Finish,

• Packet Pick up, and on site registration
• Overview of the course
• Also will be showing video from 2010 50 mile race.

Saturday, August 31
5:30am -6:30am Packet Pick up and on site registration located at San Pasquel staging area .
6:50am Never Forget 100 race start (all classes)
7:00am Freedom 50 race start (all classes)
10:30am CyclistMassage.com available for massages


Awards Beginning immediately after all riders who have made the cutoffs have finished. Hang out enjoy the great food and awesome friends.

 

Anyone here done this before? Ride reports?

 

I have done it the last two years...It is a fun course with not too much climbing over 50 miles so it is good choice if you want to try that distance out. The climbs that are there can get ya though. The course is mainly 40/50/10 double track/single track/fire road nothing is too techy. It is an out and back lollipop course, but well thought out and there is not usually a problem with two way traffic. As with any So Cal area this one can be a sufferfest if it gets hot. The east end of the course can be 20 degrees hotter that the west end depending on the day. It is well worth the time and effort to do this ride, I look forward to it every year!

 

I've done it the last few years.

If you're thinking about dipping your toe into a 50-mile race, this is the one to try.

50-miles with 3500 feet of climbing. Nothing too technical, and only a few miles of pavement.

Cosmo64 hit it on the head. Racers and Chasers has tried a few variations, but this course worked so well last year I'm glad they brought it back.

Plenty of shade should be available as well at the finish...and he's not kidding about the food. Good Stuff. Its well worth the 60-minute drive to arrive at 6am and check-in for the 7am start.

 

Any Santa Clarita, SFV, SGV peeps interested?

 

I am in the Conejo Valley and I'm considering it.

 

The Freedom 50 is coming up quickly with the festivities beginning just over a week away on Saturday August 31st!:bang:

The Freedom 50 is the one race that happens only once a year that you cannot afford to miss out on! This is a fully supported race that provides you with everything you will need to complete 50 miles in the dirt! Our fully stocked aid stations are sure to bring a smile to your face every 10 miles!

As a participant of the Freedom 50 you will be receiving:
KENDA goodie bags with PowerBar nutrition
Fully stocked aid stations every 10 miles
FREE participant T-shirts
Finishers custom belt Buckles
Winners receive different custom belt buckles
FREE post race meal
FREE Kona Ice snow cones
LIVE TIMING and Results
Great time competing in a fast and fun 50 mile course

 

Looking forward to the Freedom 50 this coming Saturday! Stoked that we are going to be having full catered meals along with all of the other goodies for all participants of the Freedom 50!

Included with your entry fee is a full post race meal catered by Super Q Food Truck.You will get your choice of BBQ sandwich (Pulled Pork, Texas Beef Brisket, or pulled Chicken) AND a side of potato salad or cole slaw.