Round the Bay Relay and Ultra
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.
Pick your distance
Running
36.8 Mile 2 Person Relay Team
36.8 Mile 3 Person Relay Team
36.8 Mile 4 Person Relay Team
36.8 Mile 5 Person Relay Team
36.8 Mile 6 Person Relay Team
Trail running
36.8 Mile ULTRA
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Fort Walton Beach.
About Fort Walton Beach
Round the Bay Relay and Ultra takes place in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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