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Emerald Coast Ultra

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Emerald Coast Ultra race photoPensacola
US
Scott Hallford (USN employee) · Public domainU.S. Navy · Public domain
Race date in 62 days
Dec 12, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Pensacola · 50M · 50km
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 2026
Emerald Coast Ultra race photo
Scott Hallford (USN employee) · Public domain
Emerald Coast Ultra race photo
U.S. Navy · Public domain
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Emerald Coast Ultra — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The race starts at the white-sand beach in Big Lagoon State Park and continues to Fort Morgan Historic Site.

Distances are 50 miles and 50K, following the coast.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Emerald Coast Ultra runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Emerald Coast Ultra — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2025 edition

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Emerald Coast Ultra course map and elevation

Your 50M

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 05:00
EventStart
Ultra05:00
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Big Lagoon State Park, Pensacola, FL

FINISH

Fort Morgan Historic Site

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There is one event: the ultra.

Start line is located at 12301 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, FL, and the start time is 5:00 AM local time.

Course is a point-to-point format with a different start location and finish.

Typical race-season temperature: around 13°C (55°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Emerald Coast Ultra race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For small trail races, race-morning on-site pickup is common; check the registration page announcement for details.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit — this is a rural coastal ultramarathon starting at Big Lagoon State Park, 12301 Gulf…
  • Getting to the finishFort Morgan Historic Site, Fort Morgan, AL — no public transit; car · crew pickup only
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system for this Pensacola, Florida venue; Pensacola's ECAT bus system uses cash…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit — this is a rural coastal ultramarathon starting at Big Lagoon State Park, 12301 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, FL 32507 (car access only)

Per official RunSignUp race page. Course runs from Big Lagoon State Park (Florida) to Fort Morgan Historic Site (Alabama) along the Gulf Coast — a point-to-point ultra covering 50 Mile and 50K distances, all starting 5:00 AM CST.

The official RunSignUp page explicitly states 'the course, distances, and details on this page are early concepts and may change' — event appears to still be in a planning/announcement phase.

Map

Getting to the finish

Fort Morgan Historic Site, Fort Morgan, AL — no public transit; car/crew pickup only

Point-to-point coastal course; participants typically need personal/crew vehicle support given the remote start/finish locations.

Map

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system for this Pensacola, Florida venue; Pensacola's ECAT bus system uses cash or a reloadable local farecard, not a widely recognized IC card, and does not conveniently reach most race venues. Car access or rideshare (Uber/Lyft) is the standard way to get to the start.

Any parking fees can be paid by cash or card.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Average temperature 13°C — Pensacola in December offers favourable conditions for runners.

The key issue is waiting before the start.

If you start while still cold, you will spend the first 5km just warming up.

The race venue is in an area without public transportation.

Plan to travel by personal vehicle or rental car.

Registration is handled through the RunSignup platform.

Ultras are decided by fueling and foot care, not speed.

Break in your shoes and socks thoroughly before race day, and if there are nighttime sections, bring spare headlamp batteries.

The early 05:00 start means it is more convenient to stay start line the night before when you work backward from waking up, breakfast, and travel.

Times are local to Pensacola. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Mobile｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service at Mobile Regional Airport

₩340,901

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Hotels near the Emerald Coast Ultra start line in Pensacola

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Mobile｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service at Mobile Regional Airport

₩340,901

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Pensacola with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Pensacola.

Total cost and budget for Emerald Coast Ultra

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · Trip.comFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about Emerald Coast Ultra

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Pensacola runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Emerald Coast Ultra

FAQ
When does Emerald Coast Ultra 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, December 12, 2026 in Pensacola, FL, United States.

What distances does Emerald Coast Ultra 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Emerald Coast Ultra 2026 start?

The race starts at 05:00.

Where does Emerald Coast Ultra 2026 start?

Big Lagoon State Park, Pensacola, FL.

Where does Emerald Coast Ultra 2026 finish?

Fort Morgan Historic Site.

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