Emerald Coast Ultra
- Date Sat 12th December 2026
- Time 5:00AM CST
- Location Pensacola, Florida
- Price $92.10 - $161.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Participants will enjoy a course that winds along the emerald waters, featuring long, runnable sections that encourage you to find your rhythm, while rolling bridges and exposed causeways add an exciting test of grit and focus. For 50K athletes, every mile is an earned victory, while 50 Mile runners will feel the thrill of an expedition as they push through the challenges toward the historic Fort Morgan. As you approach this iconic landmark, the determination and resilience built throughout your journey culminate in a triumphant finish. Join us for a day filled with breathtaking views, camaraderie, and the spirit of adventureβthis is not just a race; it's a passage along the stunning Gulf Coast that you'll cherish forever
Organiser's Description
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.
Its a passage along the Gulf wild, windswept, and deeply rewarding.
Races
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50 Mile
Incl. $11.00 Fee
Sat 12th December 2026 (5:00AM CST)
$161.00
OPENS 31 MAR -
50k
Incl. $9.80 Fee
Sat 12th December 2026 (5:00AM CST)
$139.80
OPENS 31 MAR -
50 Mile Relay
Incl. $8.30 Fee
Sat 12th December 2026 (5:00AM CST)
$113.30
OPENS 31 MAR -
50K Relay
Incl. $7.10 Fee
Sat 12th December 2026 (5:00AM CST)
$92.10
OPENS 31 MAR
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Location
12301 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, 32507, FL, United States
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