The Savage Loop

Niceville, United States • 28 Mar 2026

The Savage Loop 2026

The Savage Loop is an endurance trail event held in Niceville, Florida. The event takes place at the L J Schooners Dockside Restaurant and consists of multiple distances through demanding terrain. Participants run a series of laps in a loop race format designed to test grit and physical limits. All proceeds from the event are donated to the 2026 Workshop of Wishes kid.

Registration for the event includes a race t-shirt and a Savage Loop Swag Bag. Participants must register by March 7, 2026, to be guaranteed a t-shirt, and the final registration deadline is March 12, 2026. The race has a strictly enforced 12 hour cut-off time for completion.

The event offers several individual race distances:

  • 42 Mile Ultramarathon
  • 35 Mile Almost Savage
  • 26.2 Mile Corner to Corner Marathon
  • 20 Mile Explore Destin
  • 10 Mile Destin Bridge

Packet pickup is available on the day before the event at L J Schooners between 15:00 and 19:00. Runners also have the option to collect their race packets on the morning of the event at the start line. Awards are presented at the conclusion of the races for various categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

42 mi
The Savage Loop 42 Mile Ultramarathon
35 mi
Almost Savage 35 Miler
26 mi
Corner to Corner Marathon
20 mi
Explore Destin 20 Miler
10 mi
The Destin Bridge 10 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A 36.8 mile relay and ultra around Choctawhatchee Bay in the Destin area, traditionally held the last week of the year. The event features six unofficial legs, staggered starts for teams and an associated 5K recovery run.