16th Annual Round the Bay Relay and Ultra

calendar_today December 27, 2026 location_on 1335 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, North Florida 32548

About This Event

🏃‍♂️ 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.

Race Distances

36.8 Miles

schedule 12/27/2026 04:00

36.8 Miles

schedule 12/27/2026 04:00

36.8 Miles

schedule 12/27/2026 04:00

36.8 Miles

schedule 12/27/2026 04:00

36.8 Miles

schedule 12/27/2026 04:00

36.8 Miles

schedule 12/27/2026 04:00

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Registration Pricing

36.8 Mile 2 Person Relay Team

$70.00

+ $6.75 processing fee

event_busy Goes up to $90.00 after Dec 1, 2026

36.8 Mile 3 Person Relay Team

$105.00

+ $8.68 processing fee

event_busy Goes up to $135.00 after Dec 1, 2026

36.8 Mile 4 Person Relay Team

$140.00

+ $10.60 processing fee

event_busy Goes up to $180.00 after Dec 1, 2026

36.8 Mile 5 Person Relay Team

$175.00

+ $12.53 processing fee

event_busy Goes up to $225.00 after Dec 1, 2026

36.8 Mile 6 Person Relay Team

$210.00

+ $14.45 processing fee

event_busy Goes up to $270.00 after Dec 1, 2026

36.8 Mile ULTRA

$55.00

+ $5.93 processing fee

event_busy Goes up to $65.00 after Dec 1, 2026

Prices from the official registration page, updated several times a day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 16th Annual Round the Bay Relay and Ultra 2026?

16th Annual Round the Bay Relay and Ultra takes place on Sunday, December 27, 2026 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

What distances does 16th Annual Round the Bay Relay and Ultra offer?

16th Annual Round the Bay Relay and Ultra features a 36.8 Miles.

Where does 16th Annual Round the Bay Relay and Ultra take place?

16th Annual Round the Bay Relay and Ultra is held at 1335 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE in Fort Walton Beach, Florida (North Florida). See the course maps section on this page for route details where available.

How do I register for 16th Annual Round the Bay Relay and Ultra?

Registration is online — use the Register button on this page to sign up through the race's official registration page. Registering early usually means lower entry fees.

Is there a promo code for 16th Annual Round the Bay Relay and Ultra?

Discounts are set by the race organizer and appear on the official registration page when active. The most reliable way to pay less is registering early — most Florida races raise prices as race day gets closer.

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Race Day Schedule

12/27/2026 04:00

36.8 Miles Start

12/27/2026 04:00

36.8 Miles Start

12/27/2026 04:00

36.8 Miles Start

12/27/2026 04:00

36.8 Miles Start

12/27/2026 04:00

36.8 Miles Start

12/27/2026 04:00

36.8 Miles Start

Registration

calendar_today December 27, 2026

location_on 1335 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, North Florida 32548

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