16th Annual Round the Bay Relay and Ultra
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Sun, Dec 27, 2026
In 189 days · Sun, Dec 27, 2026
When
Sunday, December 27th, 2026
Where
1335 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach FL
Distance
About this race
🏃♂️ The 16th Annual Round the Bay Relay & Ultra — December 27, 2026
Join us on December 27, 2026, for the 16th Annual Round the Bay Relay & Ultra — a Gulf Coast tradition that challenges runners with a stunning loop around the Choctawhatchee Bay. The course features six unofficial legs through Destin, Bluewater Bay, Niceville, Valparaiso, Shalimar, and Fort Walton Beach, taking runners across seven bridges, nine hills, four bayous, and one unforgettable bay.
Whether you're running the relay with friends or taking on the ultra solo, this event delivers scenery, grit, and camaraderie from start to finish.
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