Round the Bay Relay and Ultra

Name: Round the Bay Relay and Ultra
Start: 2025-12-27T04:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-12-27T12:55:00+00:00
Location: Elks Lodge 1335 Miracle Strip PKWY SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Running
59 km

Elks Lodge 1335 Miracle Strip PKWY SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Saturday, 12/27/2025 at 4:00 AMh until 12:55 PMh

About the Event

Round the Bay Relay and Ultra

Register for the 15th Annual Round the Bay Relay and Ultra on Saturday, December 27, 2025, starting at 4:00 AM at the Elks Lodge 1335 Miracle Strip PKWY SE Fort Walton Beach, FL. This 36.8-mile race will take you through the scenic towns of Destin, Niceville, Valparaiso, Shalimar, and Fort Walton Beach before returning to the Elks Lodge. Major course upgrades ensure an excellent experience for ultra runners. The relay typically involves 40 teams (over 300 runners).

Features:

Three fully stocked aid stations
Water, pretzels, candy, bag drop, basic medical supplies
Special long-sleeve race shirt (first 50 registrants)
Special finisher growler
Excellent post-race buffet, beverages, and live music

Schedule:

Start Times: 4:00 AM, 5:00 AM, 5:30 AM, 6:00 AM, 6:30 AM (contact RD for earlier start)
Finish Goal: All runners should finish by 12:45 PM (finish line closes at 12:55 PM)
Packet Pickup: Friday, December 26, 4:00-7:00 PM at The Island Resort
Post-Race 5K: Sunday, December 28, 9:00 AM at The Island Resort

Registration closes: Sunday, December 14, 11:59 PM ET