*The race is now just five days away!! 45 relay teams and 32 ultra runners are set to go for a total of 350 runners.
*Packet pickup is Thursday at The Island, hotel by RL from 4:30-7:00.
*Friday morning- the first ultra-runners begin at 3:00 AM with a large group leaving at 5:00 AM. The first relay teams leave at 6:00 AM with large groups at 6:30 and 6:35.
* Everyone that leaves before 6:15 should be highly visible!!
* All runners have to sign the safety disclaimer before participating. If you haven't already signed, there be sheets inside the Elks and at the starting line.
* Currently, the weather looks to be warm and humid so please plan accordingly.
* There are six designated race legs, but the legs may be broken into whatever works best for the teams. Teams that make their exchanges outside of the normal zones, help to decrease congestion in those areas. 
*PARKING- due to limited spaces, teams should only park one vehicle in the Elks lot. The other vehicles can park across the street. Please carpool!!!
* Let's have a great race and be safe!!

We are just over three weeks out for the Dec. 31st race and here are some updates:
* The shirts are in!!!  For correct sizes, register early!!
* Runners will also receive a race towel and each team a race poster.
* Post-race party- Food, beverages and live music from 11:00-1:00.
* Awards presentation will begin at 1:00.
** All runners should finish by 12:45!!! Teams will need to use the "hurry-up" rules if they aren't on track to finish by 12:45.
* If you haven't signed up yet, runners may sign up on active.com, ultra-runners on ultrasignup.com, mail your registration form to the race director or I will be at the Reindeer Dash (The Landing in FWB) and the Egg Nog Jog at Uptown Station.
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Welcome to our website and we are now about five weeks to the race.

• Registration options for relay runners include registering on active.com and mailing me the race forms. Ultra runners should sign up on ultrasignup.com. I also expect to attend the following races to accept registration forms and money:
  • The Recycle Run- Thanksgiving morning at The Landing (8:00)
  • Props Run on Saturday, Nov. 27
  • Reindeer Run (former Ho Ho Hustle) on Dec 11 at The Landing.
  • Egg Nog Jog on December 18 at Uptown Station.
• Teams that have more than six runners should register on a registration form instead or using active.com. There is no limit to a minimum or maximum number of runners on your team. Each runner would just need to pay the registration fee. 
• The shirts are ordered and I expect to start passing them out at the Egg Nog Jog on Dec. 18. For all others, Packet Pickup will be on Dec 30.
• The first 300 that register will receive a long sleeve Dri-Fit bright shirt and a RTB race towel.
• Food, drink and music have been confirmed for the post-race party at the Elks. 
• Get your teams together and sign up today to ensure race shirt and appropriate size.
• Race day is Friday morning, December 31!!!
• See you at the race!!

SAVE THE DATE:
After much discussion and the lack of a date that works for everyone, we have set the official race date for Friday, December 31, 2021. The race will again be held at The Elks Lodge, even though we will have to work around their New Year's Eve celebration preparations.
Now that we have a date, I will be working with The Island, Hotel by RL to setup packet pickup for Thursday, December 30th and will start New Year's Day (Saturday) off with a morning Bloody Mary Run. 

I would like to thank everyone that participated in this year’s race by either running, supporting or volunteering. We had a beautiful day for the event and a good time was had by all. Props to the Elk’s Lodge, Billie Adams (food), B.T. Turner (music), Kim Love (pourmater) 

2020 ROUND THE BAY RELAY AND ULTRA OFFICIAL STARTING TIMES 
ULTRA:
3:00 GEOFF SPEYRER
5:00 SUSAN FRAZIER ROBERT HAYDEN JAIRAN DUKE REX STINNETT MINDY DUNCAN ROBYN ABRASLEY CORRIE CRUTCHFIELD BRAD PATTON
RYAN CASSIDAY REBECCA SCOTT VAL CARILLION AMY CAYSON-NEFF
TIM CONNOLLY JESSICA SCARFE MICHAEL BOND ROBERT DIAZ
JERRY KALKA BERNICE APONGAN FRANCISCO SAN MAGUEL MARK CIFELLI
5:30 DOUG CASSIDAY
6:30 IAN REDDING
TBD: GREG LIBERTA, MATT ANDERSON, SEAN ACOSTA, MICHAEL MICHETTI, WILLIAM MILLER,  DERRICK TAYLOR, KAREN MEADOWS, AMY STOYLES, JEFF WENGEL, ERIN KIRKPATRICK, AARON HAUGEN
MATTHEW RUSH 
TEAMS:
5:30 SLOWER THAN OPRAH (7)
6:00 STROLLER WARRIORS (22) (?) HEALTHCARE HARRIERS #1 (18) (?) TEAM LAGINAPPE (11)
6:30 BLUEWATER ES (14) PLEW BLUE BAYOU (24) 3RD PLANET #1 (21)    3RD PLANET #2 (29)
SLOWER THAN OPRAH (7) TEAM RWB (12) DESIGNATED DRINKERS (16)
MIND OVER MILES (32)

6:35 TEAM AWESOME (5) HELL ON HEELS (13)   TEAM GARZA (25)    WORST PACE SCENARIO (31)
BEEN THERE, RUN THAT (23) RUNNING ON EMPTY (26)      KAREN’S PIT CREW (27)

6:40 TEAM EPIC (4) WE ARE BROKEN, BUT RUNNING (6)   RUN WITH IT (10)      
RED SOLO CUPS (1) YORO (8) TEAM DALE (15) THE PACEMAKERS (20)

6:45 RUN DESTIN RAN-DEMICS (17) TEAM PIAZZA (9) COOKIE MONSTERS (32)
MIDDLE AGED AND MIDDLE SCHOOLED(19)     THIRD LEG IS THE HARDEST (2) BLUEWATER MULTISPORTS (3) DESTIN MISFITS (30) ZURICKSTRONG (28)

We are one week away from the 2020 race. Below are some important updates:
* Starting times ultra runners and teams can be found here on Dec. 22.
*COVID will cause some changes- (1) weather permitting, the post-race will be outside at the Elks. (2) you may lose a runner or two this week due to isolation or quarantine. If you can't replace them, just do the best you can even to the point of having a "ghost runner" from childhood play days. Basically, you can't fill that leg or you finish before completing 36.8 miles. Either way, just have fun and do the best you can. (3) follow PPE regulations where possible, 
* Currently, we have the largest group of Ultra runners ever for our race.
* Shirts are a reprint of the 2011 race, as we celebrate our ten anniversary rate. The year 2020 does not appear on the shirt!!
* The host Race Hotel, The Island, by hotel RL has extended the discount room rates, so they are still available.
* Food and beverages servings begin at 11:00.
* You must use the speed-up rule if you team falls behind the 12:45 PM finish pace as the finish line closes at 12:55 so we can start the award's ceremony.
* If you drop out of the race (Team or Ultra), please notify me asap so we can account for you.
* Let me know if you have any questions and lets have a great race. Right now, the weather prediction calls for a perfect day of running!!!

We are eight weeks away, so it's time for an update.

• Registrations are rolling in with ten teams and 11 ultra-runners already signed up.
• The Island, by Hotel RL, located within walking distance of the start and finish line, has rooms blocked off until Dec 1st starting at $89 for Saturday (Dec 26) and Sunday (Dec 27) nights. Guests may book over the phone by calling 850-337-9194 or click the link below:
  • https://reservations.redlion.com/ibe/details.aspx?propertyid=15358&nights=1&checkin=12/26/2020&group=ROUN2001
• Packet Pickup (Saturday, Dec 26) and the Bloody Mary Recover Run (Mon. Dec 28) will be hosted by The Island, by Hotel RL. 
• Race shirts- traditional long sleeve shirt but with a THROWBACK (First year-2011) print.
• Food (Billie Adam's Louisiana cuisine) and music (B.T. is back) are set.
• 3rd Planet Growlers for the first 200 to sign up. 
• Shirts will be order November 20- First 200 to register are guaranteed a shirt.
• Ultra runners sign up on ultrasignup.com.
• Relay runners sign up on Active.com or mail in registration.
• I plan to attend these local races; Prop's Run (Nov 14), Josh Sprinkle (Nov. 21), Ho Ho Hustle (Dec 12) and the Egg Nog Jog (Dec 19) if you want to turn it in to me personally. 
• We are looking forward to another great race and seeing our old friends plus, we will welcome some new ones!!

At this time, this year's race is on hold due to safety concerns.  On October 1st, 2020, we will make the decision whether to have the race on December 27th or cancel it for this year. Our race concept, which includes groups of runners riding togethr around the bay, is not conducive to social distancing so we are trying to create a secondary concept so we can have the race. Look for an October 1st post on this site for a final determination. If we aren't able to have the Round the Bay this year, we will come back strong next year for the 10th annual race!!!