Florida · 50 Miler · 50K
Emerald Coast Ultra
Emerald Coast Ultra is a 50 Miler and 50K event held in Pensacola, Florida. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Race day
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Pensacola, FL
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- Pensacola, Florida
- Distances
- 50 Miler, 50K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 30, 2026: not announced
- Start time
- 5:00 AM CST
- Course profile — 50 Miler
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface
- Course profile — 50K
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface
About the Emerald Coast Ultra
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 …
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- SKIPPED 2026-09-25: organizer runsignup page states this is only an early concept for a possible new "Trivium coastal ultra" in Gulf Shores, AL, Dec 2026 ("course, distances, and details on this page are early concepts and may change... If this race moves forward, this page will be where we share updates"). Not a confirmed/scheduled race as of live verification; no registration, course, or…
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Emerald Coast Ultra: common questions
- When is the Emerald Coast Ultra?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Where is the Emerald Coast Ultra held?
- In Pensacola, Florida.
- What distances does the Emerald Coast Ultra offer?
- 50 Miler and 50K.
- How do I register for the Emerald Coast Ultra?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Emerald Coast Ultra?
- Registration status as last checked October 30, 2026: not announced.
- What time does the Emerald Coast Ultra start?
- 5:00 AM CST.
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