Emerald Coast Ultra

About the Event

From the white-sand shores of Big Lagoon State Park to the storied walls of Fort Morgan Historic Site, this 50 Mile and 50K journey is more than a race — it’s a coastal odyssey.

Runners begin at sunrise beneath whispering pines and the salty breeze of the Gulf Coast. The air hangs thick with anticipation as feet press into soft sand and smooth coastal pavement, tracing the edge of emerald waters. Pelicans glide overhead. The rhythm of the tide sets the tempo.

The course stretches west, hugging the raw beauty of the Gulf shoreline. Long, runnable sections invite you to find your stride, while rolling bridges and exposed causeways test both grit and focus. The sun climbs higher, casting a golden shimmer across the water — beautiful, relentless, unforgettable.

For 50K athletes, the challenge is bold and bracing — a fast, scenic test of endurance where sea air fills your lungs and every mile feels earned.

For 50 Mile runners, the day becomes an expedition. Miles stack quietly. Conversations fade. Determination takes over. The horizon feels endless, yet every step carries you closer to history.

As you approach Fort Morgan, the silhouette of the stone fortress rises against the sky — a monument that has stood through centuries of storms and battles. Your final stretch echoes that resilience. Legs burning, heart pounding, you cross the finish line where land meets legend.

Two states.
Fifty miles of coastline.
One unforgettable finish.

This is not just a race.
It’s a passage along the Gulf — wild, windswept, and deeply rewarding.

Races Offered

50 Mile

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 50 Miles

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05:00

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$150.00

50 Mile Relay

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 50 Miles

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Type — Running

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05:00

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$105.00

50K

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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Type — Running

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05:00

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$130.00

50K Relay

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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Type — Running

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05:00

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$85.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Pensacola.

thermostat Temperature

9.6° / 17.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.2° / 15.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 32m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

75.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:37

nightlight Sunset

17:50

About Pensacola

Learn more about the host city, Pensacola.

Pensacola is a historic beach city in northwest Florida, in the United States of America. It is in Escambia County, Florida's westernmost county, at the tip of the "panhandle". The city is home to the Pensacola Naval Air Station, the National Museum of Naval Aviation and many historic districts that skirt the downtown area. Surrounded on three sides by water, the Pensacola area is full of history, shipwrecks, beaches and spectacular vistas.