A 36.8 mile Relay/Ultra encompassing the best views of Florida's Emerald Coast. The Northwest Florida Track Club (NWFTC) race begins on Okaloosa Island and traverses Destin, Bluewater Bay, Niceville, Shalimar and Fort Walton Beach before finishing at the World Famous Fudpucker's on Okaloosa Island. Beaches, bridges (7), bayous and Choctawhatchee Bay will form the backdrop for much of the race. 70 teams and 20 Ultra runners participated last year in its 4th year. Special discounted resort hotel rooms at the famous beach front Ramada Inn on Okaloosa Island. Ultra runners should sign up on ultrasignup.com.
Packet pickup will be located at the Fudpucker's on the Island (1500 Miracle Strip PKWY SE, FWB) on Wednesday, Dec 30 from 4:30-7:00 PM. A staggered start begins at 6:30 AM on the 31st for relay teams, while ULTRA runners will start at 5:00, 5:30, 6:00 and 6:30. The start is designed to have all teams finished by 1:00 PM with a great post-race party at Fudpucker's. Please go to www.roundthebayrelay.com for race instructions, course maps/video and arrival/parking information. Roads will be open for the entire race. Shoulders, sidewalks and bike lanes will be used. A NWFTC Grand Prix race, www.nwftc.com.