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Half Marathon, 7 weeks before race day, 89 mi away, registration open
36.8 mi
Round the Bay Relay and Ultra
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
- Days to go
- 82
At a glance
- Date
- Dec 27, 2026
- Location
- Fort Walton Beach, Florida
- Distances
- 36.8 mi
- Registration
- See ultrasignup.com
- Official site
- roundthebayrelayandultra.com
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Oct 4, 2026
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The 15th Annual Round the Bay Relay & Ultra
Join us for an unforgettable race around the scenic Choctawhatchee Bay!
This exciting event features six unofficial legs, taking participants through Destin, Bluewater Bay, Niceville, Valparaiso, Shalimar, and Fort Walton Beach.
The course is packed with challenges and breathtaking views, including seven bridges, nine hills, four bayous, and one expansive bay. Whether you’re participating in the relay or going the distance in the ultra, it’s an adventure you won’t want to miss!
Key dates
Race day
Dec 27, 2026
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