The 9th Annual Round the Bay Relay and Ultra features six legs covering the roads around scenic Choctawhatchee Bay in beautiful Northwest Florida. 
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RACE LEG #1:  ELKS LODGE TO FUD (Destin) (8.8 MILES)
HINTS: (Exchange zone is back to the original Relay stop at the entrance to Fudpuckers. 
  • Stay on Highway 98 the entire leg
  • Do not get vehicles off in the sand areas beside the road.
  • Mile 3.9- Destin Bridge- use sidewalks after crossing bridge
  • CAUTION: runners will use sidewalks through Destin, be careful crossing intersections.
  • Mile 4.7- McGuire’s parking lot
  • Mile 7.8- Continue on the sidewalk past The Track. The past two years we had to detour on Airport but we don't have to this year. Run straight to Fud's on 98. 
  • Vehicles make sure you pull completely into all parking lots to eliminate congestion at exchange zones. Always look for runners and be careful when exiting parking lots.
RACE LEG #2: Destin Fudpucker’s to Hurricane’s  (7.6 miles)
RACE HINTS: (Exchange zone in Hurricane’s parking lot)
  • Follow Commons Drive to Highway 293. Commons Drive runs through a shopping center area. Once you get through the parking lot, Turn left on sidewalk beside Danny Wuerffel Way at Bonefish Grill (293)
  • CAUTION: Narrow bridge entry creates pinch point. Use extreme caution.
  • Bridge Toll Booth- vehicles must pay $3.00 toll, runners free
  • Vehicles: after passing through Toll Booth, go .1 miles take exit to the right, turn left at stop sign (.4 after toll booth) drive under the overpass to White Point Road (0.9 from toll booth). Turn left on White Point Road and go to cul-de-sac for a water stop.
  • Runners: after crossing bridge, take sidewalk that turns left to White Point Road. Your team should meet you there for water.
  • Run on sidewalk up White Point Rd. Vehicles drive up White Point Road.
  • Mile 7.5- Left turn into Hurricane’s. Exchange zone in parking lot.
RACE LEG #3 HURRICANE’S TO BAYOU PLAZA (6.6 miles)
  • Run sidewalk beside Highway 20.
  • CAUTION: No sidewalk from Lancaster Road to Rocky Bayou Bridge (miles 2.4-2.8); must use bike lane.
  • Pick up sidewalk after bridge for the rest of the leg.
  • Mile 4.9- Major intersection crossing Palm Ave.
  • Bayou Plaza (6.6 miles from the start) will be the exchange point. Vehicles should turn left into Bayou Plaza at the red light. 
RELAY LEG # 4: BAYOU PLAZA TO NW FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT (3.3 miles)  CARGO DELIVERY PARKING AREA                         

RACE HINTS: (Exchange zone is the north parking of the airport)
  •  Use red light to cross Highway 20.
  • Use sidewalk on left side of road running up the hill on 85 South to FWB.
  • CAUTION: Mile 1.4, sidewalk runs out before bike lane begins.
  • Pickup bike lane at the Valparaiso Triangle-must cross exit road
AIRPORT INSTRUCTIONS:  
  • DO NOT GO INTO MAIN AIRPORT ENTRANCE AREA (RUNNERS or VEHICLES) AT ANY TIME
  • After runners make the exchange, the new runner will continue south on the service road.
  • As RUNNERS near the airport going south on 85, they will continue to run on the left side of the road, stay left onto airport service road. The exchange zone is at the entrance of the Cargo Delivery (north parking lot) area which will be on the runner’s left. DO NOT RUN ON THE OVERPASS!!
  • RACE SUPPORT VEHICLES must use off ramp to the right before the overpass. (signs to airport) After exiting on right side, turn left at the stop sign. After turning left, follow CARGO DELIVERY signs, which will be a quick left (20 yards) and a right (50 yards). Turn into Cargo Delivery (right before EXPLORE FLORIDA sign) area to park. Exchange zone is located at entrance to Cargo Delivery area.
  • To exit Cargo Delivery area, follow the race signs out of parking lot area. Once you get back to the stop sign at the service road, go straight across service road and go under the overpass. At stop sign, turn left going south. You are now on the service road. Go 100 yards, then turn left merging back on highway 85 South.  **You may also go north on the service road and make a U-turn to head back south on 85.
RELAY LEG #5: AIRPORT TO SHALIMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (4.6 MILES)
RACE HINTS: (Exchange zone at entrance to school)
  • CAUTION: Mile 1.1- running south, must cross north bound exit ramp to Crestview
  • Mile 3.0- After Armament Museum,  run left side of overpass bridge
  • Mile 4.6- turn left into Shalimar Elementary School.
  • Vehicles: park in school drop-off lanes, move cars forward so others can enter, just like school!!!!!!
  • Exit with school signs to 12th Avenue. Right on 12th, then left at red light (100 yards) turning left/south on 85 South/Eglin Parkway. The same road the race leg followed.
 
RELAY LEG # 6: SHALIMAR ELEM. TO ELKS LODGE (5.8 MILES)
 
RACE HINTS: NEED EXPERIENCED RUNNER!!!
  • Follow school road right onto 12th Ave. Turn left at red light on 85 South.
  • CAUTION: Mile 1.1- Shalimar Bridge- must dodge fisherman and gear on bridge. There is a bike lane on inside of bridge, but very narrow.
  • Mile 2.4- can use parallel service road to bridge
  • Mile 2.8- Cinco Bayou Bridge
  • Mile 3.5- Uptown Station- High traffic area.
  • CAUTION: Mile 4.2- turn left on Perry Ave. Must cross two oncoming streets
  • Turn left on 98, cross Brooks Bridge, major intersection and then finish line at THE ELKS LODGE on the left at mile 5.8.
  • Turn left into THE ELKS LODGE parking lot to finish.  A race banner will signify the finish line.
  • For safety reasons, the ELKS LODGE parking lot is a No Pass Area for runners. Please maintain your place and enjoy the finish joined by your team.