diff --git a/code/modules/awaymissions/capture_the_flag.dm b/code/modules/awaymissions/capture_the_flag.dm
index e72f04ed7f..9c2c0fd15d 100644
--- a/code/modules/awaymissions/capture_the_flag.dm
+++ b/code/modules/awaymissions/capture_the_flag.dm
@@ -502,6 +502,8 @@
 	no_drops += W
 	W.registered_name = H.real_name
 	W.update_label(W.registered_name, W.assignment)
+	
+	ADD_TRAIT(H, TRAIT_FREESPRINT, "CTF")
 
 	// The shielded hardsuit is already TRAIT_NODROP
 	no_drops += H.get_item_by_slot(SLOT_GLOVES)