Freedom Racing was set up by Tom Sutton, a keen runner and outdoor enthusiast, but has now got such a great bunch of people that are regularly involved that it feels as if it is one big family of like-minded folk, coming together to have fun in the outdoors and put on races and events!

The races reflect our attitude towards and reasons for running - being outdoors and going to special places, completing an outdoor challenge and the physical journey from one place to another whilst having a good time and enjoying ourselves.

Tom started running through getting to the final selections to represent Great Britain in the 2003 LandRover G4 Challenge adventure race expedition, when trail running was one of the activities. He has since enjoyed running challenges such as Lakeland 100, The Bob Graham Round & Skye Ultra Trail along with Mountain Bike races such as Strathpuffer 24hr.

Most of our great team of volunteers take part in activities such as marathons, Ironmans, triathlons, duathlons, utra marathons, adventure races, cycling events etc, as well as having had careers in the forces, care and hospitality etc etc, so have a great variety of relevant expertise to bring to the events. One of the main people on race day and company on recces is my wife Nicky, a highly experienced ultra runner, marathoner and triathlete, and who is also regularly a model for photos!

Tom & Nicky live in Cumbria and can regularly be found running on the fells of the Lake District with their dogs Kili and Elva.