Josh Sprinkle & Cheryl Phillips Memorial Run

Demonstration race for RunScore integration.

Saturday October 17 and Sunday October 18, 2026

Dare to run three races in two days! Or, run 2, or even a single event, the Wicked Triple Fun 10K/5K/Half Marathon is a premier event to raise funds to help with the upkeep and maintenance of the State of the Art Rubberized Track facility this race enabled to be constructed at Fort Walton Beach High School for use by all Okaloosa County Schools. The 10K which starts at 7:30am, Saturday October 17th, is the first leg of the three part series, followed by a sunset 5K later the same day at 5:30pm and a half marathon at 7:30am the next morning. The Half Marathon (including the Triple Challenge participants) has a course limit of 150 people so sign up early!

Price until 8/9: 10K $30 5K $25 Half Marathon $70 Or all 3 for $115

Price 8/10-10/4: 10K $35 5K $30 Half Marathon $75 or all 3 for $130

Price after 10/4: 10K $40 5K $35 Half Marathon $80 or all 3 for $145

Online Registration closes Thursday, 10/16 at midnight. You can still register in person at at any of the packet pick ups including race day! NWFTC members receive a $2 discount for individual race entries. Watch track club newsletters for the discount code.

Everyone participating in all 3 races gets a cool finisher's medal and a Special Edition long sleeve shirt to commemorate your Triple Challenge effort!

Packet pick up will be held on Friday, October 16th from 4 to 6pm at Run With It 21 Racetrack Rd NE, Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547. Day of race registration and packet pick up will be at each race start approximately 1.5 hours prior to race start and will end 15 minutes before the race.

Event details and schedule

All 3 races are fast and flat yet challenging. The 10K course runs through the neighborhoods surrounding downtown Fort Walton Beach. The race start and finish is at Ferry Park on Hughes Street. The 5K course will run along Beachview Drive in Cinco Bayou, start line is across Eglin Parkway from AJs on the Bayou. The Half Marathon starts and finishes at Ferry Park on Hughes Street.

The 10K awards ceremony will take place at a place in Ferry Park immediately following the race. Food, soft drinks and beer will be provided for all of the race participants. The 5K awards ceremony and after party will be held at AJ's on the Bayou. There will be a throwdown on Sunday morning in Ferry Park after the half marathon. The celebration will be for everyone who participated in any of the three races in the Wicked Triple Fun Series. Food, drinks and fun will be provided to congratulate everyone who participated in this grass roots effort to enhance our community by building a rubberized track facility in Okaloosa County.

Awards for Runners in each race:

*Overall Male and Female, Masters, Grand Masters and Senior Grand Masters

*Age group winners: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

*Awards for Walkers in each race:

Overall Male and Female, 2nd and 3rd place male and female

*Awards for the Triple Challenge: All three race times are added up for a total score. Top 5 Male and top 5 Female winners.

Race History

IT'S A SUNDAY RACE THIS YEAR!!! Come join us for the 16th Annual Round the Bay Relay and Ultra on the beautiful Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida. The race will held on Sunday, December 27 and will begin at The Island Resort (host hotel) on Okaloosa Island (Ft. Walton Beach). The race loop will traverse the scenic towns of Destin, Niceville, Valparaiso, Shalimar and FWB before finishing at the Elks Lodge (200 yards from the host hotel) for an exciting post-race venue. Major upgrades have been made to ensure ULTRA runners an excellent course and support. The relay averages 40 teams (over 300 runners) and provides fellow runners and fan support. Tentative swag/support includes:o Three fully stocked Aid stations at Hurricanes Grill/Bar (Mile 16), Tropical Smoothie in Niceville (mile 22) and Shalimar (Mile 30) o Water, pretzels, candy, bag drop, and basic medical supplies, etc.o Special Long/short Sleeve Race shirt (first 50 to register)o Special Finisher Growler, o Excellent post-race buffet, beverages and live music. o Official starting times of 4:00 5:00, 5:30, 6:00 and 6:30 AM (Check with RD if earlier start is needed). Goal- All runners should finish by 12:45 PM and the finish line closes at 12:55 PM.  Official times will be sent to Ultra Signup (Bill Carr)o Special discounted hotel rates at the race’s host hotel, The Island Resort, located at the start line and will host packet pickup on Saturday, Dec. 26 from 4:00-7:00. A free 5K Bloody Mary Beach Recovery Run (or choose your distance) will be held Monday, Dec. 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM starting at The Island Resort. Spend your recovery days at the beach!! Optimize U Destin will have a booth setup to help runners recover and rehydrate with Hydration Therapy for a cost. This information will be sent to all ultra runners.

Event's current local time: 4:55 AM ET