Round The Bay Relay and Ultra

Round the Bay Relay and Ultra

The Round the Bay Relay and Ultra is a relay and ultra running event that follows a 36.8 mile course around Choctawhatchee Bay in the Destin and Northwest Florida area. The event has traditionally been held in the last week of the year; the 16th annual edition is listed for Sunday, December 27, 2026 as a tentative date. The 2025 event reported excellent weather, three course records and a strong turnout.

The course is divided into six unofficial legs that traverse public roads around the bay. Distances associated with the event include:

• 36.8 mile relay and ultra around Choctawhatchee Bay
• 5K Bloody Mary Beach Recovery Run in Fort Walton Beach

Event logistics note that registration is available online or via a downloadable form. Staggered starting times are used for teams and ultra runners; starting times are published in advance. Participants are asked to read the race rules provided for the event. Results, photos and related race information are posted for participants and observers. Hotel accommodations are organized with the Island Resort named as the official overnight destination, offering special discount rates at an oceanfront resort. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.