16TH Annual
16th Annual Round the Bay Relay and Ultra
16th Annual Round the Bay Relay and Ultra is a running and ultra race on December 27, 2026 in Fort Walton Beach, FL, with entry fees from $55 to $210.
- Date
- December 27, 2026 (121 days to go)
- Price
- $55–$210
- Sports
- RunningUltra
From the Organizer
🏃♂️ 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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
64°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Destin Ft Walton Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Walton Beach, FL
City Elevation
0 ft
Nearest Airport
VPS
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
PNS
Pensacola International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 16th Annual Round the Bay Relay and Ultra, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
121
Days to train
- Race
- 16th Annual Round the Bay Relay and Ultra
- Date
- December 27, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Ultramarathon
An ultramarathon is anything beyond the standard marathon — 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile, and timed events. Crossing the line is less about speed and more about not quitting.
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16th Annual Round the Bay Relay and Ultra
Dec 27, 2026