The 16th Annual Round the Bay Relay and Ultra is a 36.8-mile relay for teams of 2 to 6 people, or a solo ultra, around the bay. It starts at the Elks Lodge on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach at 4 AM on Sunday 12/27. Participants get a dri-fit shirt, socks, and gloves or towels, and ultra finishers get a commemorative growler. Music, food and drinks follow the race.
Before you go
- Register on RunSignup as a relay team or a solo ultra runner.
- Arrive at the Elks Lodge, 1335 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, before the 4 AM start.
- See roundthebayrelayandultra.com for race details.
What we checked, and when
Read off the venue's own page on 2026-10-03.
As printed on the organiser's page: 2 Person Relay $70; 3 Person $105; 4 Person $140; 5 Person $175; 6 Person $210; Ultra $55 (early pricing through 11/30 11:59 PM CST).
Not confirmed: A military rate. We searched and the venue publishes none. That is not the same as there being none, so it is worth asking.
It's mostly for entrants, and the start is at 4 AM.
Early pricing runs through 11:59 PM CST on 11/30: relays are $70 for 2 people up to $210 for 6, and the ultra is $55.