This event features two participation options: run the full 36.8-mile ultra solo, or join a relay team (from 2 to 6+ members) splitting the course into legs. The route encircles Choctawhatchee Bay, passing through Destin, Niceville, Valparaiso, Shalimar, and Fort Walton Beach, with scenic bayfront views, bridges, hills, and bayous. The course is paved roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes (no full road closures), with multiple aid stations, full support, staggered start times, timing, and post-race festivities. Safety rules include use of visible gear, no strollers or bicycles, and “speed-up” provisions for relays to maintain overall schedule. A “Recovery Run” 5K is often held the next morning.
Race
60 km
Organized by Round the Bay Relay & Ultra, this ultramarathon takes place on Saturday, December 27, 2025, starting at The Island Hotel, Okaloosa Island / Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and follows a scenic loop around Choctawhatchee Bay. The course includes features like seven bridges, nine hills, and four bayous, finishing at the Elks Lodge, with staggered start times for ultra runners.
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FAQs
What is the Round the Bay Ultra?
How long is the Round the Bay Ultra?
Where does the Round the Bay Ultra take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Round the Bay Ultra?
How can I prepare for the Round the Bay Ultra?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Round the Bay Ultra?
Organized by Round the Bay Relay & Ultra, this ultramarathon takes place on Saturday, December 27, 2025, starting at The Island Hotel, Okaloosa Island / Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and follows a scenic loop around Choctawhatchee Bay. The course includes features like seven bridges, nine hills, and four bayous, finishing at the Elks Lodge, with staggered start times for ultra runners.
The Round the Bay Ultra is 59km long.
The Round the Bay Ultra takes place in Choctawhatchee Bay, Florida, USA.
Runna classifies the Round the Bay Ultra elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Round the Bay Ultra?
Organized by Round the Bay Relay & Ultra, this ultramarathon takes place on Saturday, December 27, 2025, starting at The Island Hotel, Okaloosa Island / Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and follows a scenic loop around Choctawhatchee Bay. The course includes features like seven bridges, nine hills, and four bayous, finishing at the Elks Lodge, with staggered start times for ultra runners.
How long is the Round the Bay Ultra?
The Round the Bay Ultra is 59km long.
Where does the Round the Bay Ultra take place?
The Round the Bay Ultra takes place in Choctawhatchee Bay, Florida, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Round the Bay Ultra?
Runna classifies the Round the Bay Ultra elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Round the Bay Ultra?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Round the Bay Ultra?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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Coastal
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