16 events in Escambia County, Florida

Punch Out Ultra, a "Suffer UP" Event Tucked away in the quiet backwoods of Northwest Florida, the Punch Out Ultra takes runners through a one-of-a-kind course winding across a private high-fence deer ranch — a wild and scenic setting you won’t find anywhere else. The course is a 4-mile out-and-back loop that starts and finishes beside a mirror-still pond, where fog rises with the dawn and the reflections of the trees ripple with each passing runner. From there, the route unfolds across pine needle–covered trails, sandy dirt roads, and stretches of grassy relief. The mix of surfaces keeps your legs guessing — offering a little bit of everything Florida’s trail country has to give. Expect gentle elevation, natural beauty, and plenty of solitude, with the occasional deer watching you from the woodline. Each lap brings you back to the heart of the ranch — the start/finish beside the pond — where camaraderie, determination, and the will to push yourself to new limits meet. Whether you’re chasing

a personal best or simply testing how far your feet can carry you, the Punch Out Ultra is more than a race — it’s an adventure through raw, rugged Florida that will stay with you long after the dust settles. Race Outline * This is an out and back course through ATV style trails. The property is home to several well managed deer so the sights will be impressive if you keep your eyes open for those mature whitetail deer. * The distance for each leg is 4.2 miles. You will run out to the turn around where you will be met by a volunteer and a water only aid station. Once you cross the start/finish line, you will receive a hole punch in your bib for that lap to count. This is one lap which equals one hole punch. * Each team member can run or walk at their desired pace and get as many laps as possible for their team but each member must complete at least one lap for the whole team to qualify. * There will be one full aid station at the start line and a water station at the turn around. We ask that

you bring your own bottle or cup to drink from as this will be a cupless event. * At the aid station there will be snacks and electrolyte mixes for you to enjoy. We will also serve a light lunch for all runners to enjoy during the race. Please also bring your own food/electrolytes for the race as you will be burning a lot of calories during this event! Rules This race is hosted by the Suffer Up Podcast in partnership with the Mens Barn Meeting in Molino, Florida. The overall mission of the race is to create an uplifting environment for runners of all skill level to compete and push themselves in a team setting. Our mission here at Suffer Up is to encourage and lead others to suffer with a purpose. Striving to level up in life with an emphasis on spiritual, mental, and physical wellbeing. We trust that all runners and spectators will be respectful and courteous towards one another. * Individual or 4 person teams. No more, no less. * Each team member must complete at least 1 lap to qualify. *

This race is a set time limit of 8 hours. Complete as many legs as you can in the 8 hours, or less if you choose. If you are not back by the end of the 8 hours, that lap will not count. No partial laps will be counted. * If you need to rest for any reason, feel free! This is a self paced event; all levels of fitness are welcome! You can run as many or as few legs as you wish. * Each runner will be assigned a bib, you must wear your bib during the entire race. There will be no swapping of bibs for any reason and you will receive one punch per bib per lap. * When traveling on the trail you will stay on the right side of the road/trail. This is a wide enough trail to drive a pick up truck through so be respectful of other runners and follow the rules of the road while on the trail. * You will be disqualified if you are found running off of the trail, littering, harassing wildlife, damaging property, short cutting, or any other form of reckless behavior. It is a privilege for us to utilize this

space for this race and if anyone is found behaving as such you will be politely asked to leave the event and your team will be disqualified. It will be up to the race director and the landowners discretion if the behavior warrants a disqualification. We WILL uphold this. We want everyone to have a fun and great race so we must hold a high level of respect for others and the property. * You must be starting your final lap at least 40 min prior to the 8 hour event finish. * You must complete an entire leg for the lap to count. If you don’t cross the finish line then that lap will not count. * In the event one of your team members decides to drop, that is fine as their laps will count towards the overall team score, however no alternate will be allowed to enter in place of the runner who dropped. Once all team members have dropped your team’s race is completed. Individual Runners: The rules are simple for you, run as many laps as you can on this beautiful trail for 8 hours and accomplish your

goal or personal best. We will award you with a Suffer Up challenge coin if you complete a 50K in the 8 hours. *We do encourage you to try and assemble a team as this race is designed to push and uplift others! Your other team members only need to complete 1 lap to be eligible as a team. * All runners who complete a 50k distance (8 bib punches) will receive a limited edition Suffer Up ULTRA Finisher challenge coin * You WILL be respectful to all volunteers and race staff. If you are found being rude, or disrespectful to any members present, your team will be forfeited and asked to leave the premises. This is a family orientated event and outlandish behavior will NOT be tolerated by Suffer Up or The Mens Barn Meeting Staff. Kids Race We will have a free kids race during the event for children ages 3-12. Time TBA. We kindly ask that an adult be present during the .3 mile loop race around the beautiful lake. Food and Amenities There will be restrooms, the covered barn, non potable water, and

space for people to set up a tent for the race. We will have a full aid station at the start/finish line with water, food and snacks; and a water station at the turn around mark. We will have a food truck on site as well for runners and spectators to eat and enjoy during the event. There is also an alligator pen for SPECTATING ONLY!! Awards * There will be a first, second, and third place award for the top teams. For individuals, we will also have an award for first, second, and third place finishers in the individual division. The Although this event requires individual effort, this is a team event so each team member will be awarded a medal for first, second and third place team. * All runners who complete a 50k distance (8 bib punches) you will receive a limited edition Suffer Up ULTRA Finisher challenge coin. * All team members will receive a t-shirt, Suffer Up sticker, and possibly other goodies with their race packet. Relay Team Registration Team Captains will register their team &

invite team members. Team Members will receive an email to complete their registration and will need to have an UltraSignup Member profile. If you don't have one yet, click Sign In > Sign Up. Then login with your account, and click the link in the relay invite email to accept the invitation and complete the registration process. Need help? Click here to reach the UltraSignup team. Each member of the team must be present at check in and have a signed waiver on file. In the event that a team member drops: * We will not issue refunds. We understand things happen, however since this is a team event, you may have alternates in case one member needs to cancel. * You will still be allowed to race with your remaining team members. You may name your team whatever you wish, we politely ask you name your team appropriately. This is a family friendly event. IF you happen to win and your team name is not appropriate enough for us to read out amongst children, your team name will not be mentioned. * You

will receive a bib with your name on it. Please keep this bib on you at all times during the race and accessible for punches. If you are registering as an individual, please be sure to select the correct registration link. * Individual Runners: No refunds after December 1st. If you need to cancel for any reason, please reach out to us to see about rolling over your entry fees to our next event! Spectators/Crew * Spectators are welcome to come support their runners, however due to the nature of the course and the deer farm that the runners will be running through, a large portion of the race will be inaccessible to spectators and crews. Crew members will be allowed to set up an EZ style pop up tent for their runners near the start/finish line. EMERGENCIES Please ensure you have an emergency contact on the registration. Should a runner have an emergency, we will assist with getting them off the trail and the 911 system will be activated immediately. Cellular service is poor in this area

however the race directors will have access via satellite so please make sure any emergency notifications are made to either Nate or Ryan with Suffer UP IMMEDIATELY. Sponsors We are currently seeking sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring this event please email us at [email protected] Packet Pickup We will have packet pickup on February 20, 2025 at Jen's Grill, 5539 US-29 S Molino, FL 32577 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm where you can also meet the race directors Nate and Ryan. If you are wanting to pick up your packet on race day, we will be at the race location from 0630-0730 on race day. We suggest you come the night before if possible.

Come enjoy the beauty and challenge of running an 8k trail at Big Lagoon State Park. All participants will enjoy a pancake and bacon breakfast at the Governor's Pavilion after the race.

Big Lagoon State Parks has a sensitive wildlife and environmental community which requires protection, therefore PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE RUN. PETS ARE ONLY WELCOME IN THE CAMPGROUND. REMINDER: THE SPEED LIMIT FOR BIG LAGOON IS 25 MPH SO PLEASE MAINTAIN THAT SPEED FOR BOTH ENTERING AND EXITING THE PARK.

Packet Pickup is Friday, February 27 from 2-6 pm at Running Wild and Saturday, February 28 from 6-645 am at Big Lagoon Governor's Pavilion Parking Lot.

Join the Krewe du YaYas at our 13th Annual I Pink I Can Run 4 miler run/walk for breast cancer on 2/28/26 ! Participate live and in person at The Flora-Bama, or for our friends near and far...virtually on February 21st THRU Feb. 28th, 2026.

How will this work?? Participate live and in person at The Flora-Bama or virtually in your own neighborhood, at a local park, or even a treadmill. For those that choose the virtual option.. Sign up now, and then gather some friends, decide on a route, and, of course, plan how you'll celebrate after you rock your 4 miler!! **** Virtual participants: MUST complete their event between February 21st and February 28th, 2026. Virtual Race participants are not eligible for prizes.

Rates: $35 thru Wednesday, Feb. 25th, 2026. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON 2/25/26. Rates go up to $40 at packet pick up and race day!

***Shirt sizing guaranteed if registered by 1/30/2026.... First 750 to register are guaranteed a shirt. Size and/or availability of shirts is not guaranteed to late registrants.

Please note... ONLY those participating virtually will have their shirts mailed to them. For those participating virtually... we have included your postage ($5.00) in your registration fee !! Items will be mailed to our virtual participants the week of 3/01/26. Domestic shipping within the contiguous United States only. *****

Packet pick up information:

• Thursday 2/26/2026 : Fleet Feet Pensacola 236 W Garden Street Suite 1, 32502 5:00pm to 7:00 pm

• Friday 2/27/20265 : The Flora-Bama 17401 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola, Fl 32507 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

• Saturday 2/28/2026 : Same day packet pick up and registration @ The Flora-Bama from 7 am to 8:30 am

Awards:

• Top male and female Overall, Masters, Grandmasters, and Senior Grandmasters

• 3 male and female in age groups: 9 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99

• Top 3 breast cancer survivors: runners and walkers

• Top 5 male and female walkers

Parking is limited. Please arrive early!

****Pets are NOT allowed on the course. Furthermore, dogs/pets are not allowed for volunteers, spectators, and participants ​in the start and finish areas of an event. This is a liability issue. Thank you for respecting this policy. ****

All proceeds from this event benefit The Keeping Abreast Foundations’ mammography and breast health programs. The mission of the Keeping Abreast Foundation is to inspire hope and enhance life for those affected by breast cancer through early detection, advocacy, education and support services! The Keeping Abreast Foundation is a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization; therefore, we are unable to offer refunds.

Please stay connected with us on social media, our website and look for emails with updates!

I Pink I Can Run reserves the right to reschedule, go virtual, cancel or start the race at a later time due to inclement weather, emergency, pandemic or natural disaster. ***

Join us at Mommy Beach for an Open Water Swim Clinic + Swim on March 7, 2026 to get you ready for the 2026 season.

The clinic will cover:

• How to put on, take off, and care for your wetsuit

• Smart race entry and exit strategies

• Open water swim techniques

• Safety essentials

We will have full swim support, and finish the morning with some refreshments AND SWAG!!!

Bring your open water swim gear: Wetsuit, goggles, cap, safety float if you have one.

If you don’t have a wetsuit, come anyway - we will have loaner wetsuits available to try on.

We can’t wait to swim with you!

And if you don’t want to get in the water, that’s ok too! Every Chix is welcome to come on down and listen and learn. And have some snacks.

Need to renew your membership? Visit https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/TriChixMultisport/Info today!

SAAPM Awareness Run

Join us this year in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM), Pensacola area military installations are hosting a SAAPM Awareness Run to promote awareness, prevention, and support for survivors of sexual assault.

The run will start and end near the Mustin Beach Club parking lot aboard NAS Pensacola. This event is open to all individuals with authorized base access from participating installations. Service members, civilians, and family members are encouraged to participate.

Event Details:

This is an informal awareness run, not an officially timed race.

No official timekeeping or race placements will be recorded.

A visible timer will be available for participants who wish to track their personal time.

Participants may run or walk at their own pace.

By coming together across our installations, we demonstrate our shared commitment to prevention, respect, and supporting survivors within our military community.

Firefighters!

Pensacola Sports is excited to host the annual Pensacola Beach Firefighters Challenge on April 10-11, 2026.

Test your skill, strength, and stamina on the sugar-white sands of Pensacola Beach. Register a team or challenge yourself and do the course solo. The Pensacola Beach Firefighters Challenge is a great family-friendly event to build camaraderie, compete, have fun, and win!

There will be Individual and Team Firefighter Challenges and bring the kids out to try the Kids Challenge, happening on the same course with obstacles that simulates the same obstacles as the firefighters.

NEW! kids challenge will take place on the same course as the firefighters and simulate the same obstacles in kid form.

Kids must be 5 - 12 years old to participate. Space is limited!

Kid Challenge Format:

This is a time based competition. We will have two courses going at the same time, but just as the adults, they are not competing against each other. Age group winners will run three deep, (1st, 2nd & 3rd will be awarded)

5-6

7-9

10-12

Kids will receive a challenge coin and winners will receive a prize.

Bring your family to make it a vacation!

2025 Race Results

The Annual DeLuna's Open Water Swim is northwest Florida's only timed open water swim event. This event takes place in the protected calm waters of the Santa Rosa Sound behind Flounder's Chowder House on Pensacola Beach. The swim features a .6, 1.2, and 2.4 miles swim.

Space is limited, sign up early!

Age Requirements:

.6 Sprint (7 years old)

1.2 miles (9 years old)

2.4 miles (11 years old)

Come run in Paradise! 2026 marks the 17th annual Gulf Coast Half Marathon @ Pensacola Beach. A must-do race by the locals and a Destination race for those who visit. This flat, certified Half Marathon will have you feeling at home on the beach. With themed water stations and scenic white sand, Gulf front views, you'll never want to stop running.

Packet Pickup:

Saturday, April 11th | 1p – 5p | Running Wild Pensacola (3012 E Cervantes St)

Race Day Packet Pick:

Sunday, April 12th | 5:30am – 6:30am | Gulfside Pavilion Pensacola Beach

Start:

Half Marathon Run or Walk:

This race starts at 7:00am in front of the Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach 20 Casino Beach Boardwalk, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

Quentin Cooper 5k Run or Walk:

This race starts at 7:30am in front of the Santa Rosa Island Authority (1 Via De Luna Dr, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561)

Finish:

All races end in front of the Santa Rosa Island Authority (1 Via De Luna Dr, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561)

Master Your T1 & T2. Gain Free Speed. Race with Confidence.

Join Tri Chix for a hands-on clinic to improve your triathlon transitions — the most overlooked (and easiest!) place to gain time on race day.

You’ll Practice:

• Smart, efficient transition setup

• Walk through visualization on race-day

• Fast wetsuit removal (if you are using one)

• Top-down bottom-up approach to speedy transitions

• Running with your bike

• Mount and dismount skills

You’ll Learn:

• Transition Rules - Secure helmet before unracking bike, Mount after mount line, Dismount before dismount line

• Time-Saving Transition Tips

Practice transitions with real-time coaching to improve efficiency and confidence.

All ability levels welcome. Beginner-friendly with progression options for experienced racers.

What to Bring:

• Bike in safe working condition

• Helmet (required)

• Bike shoes and running shoes

• Wetsuit (optional but encouraged if you race in one)

• Race belt, sunglasses, and typical race gear

• Water bottle

Transitions are a skill — not a talent.

Come learn how to be smooth, efficient, and confident on race day!

The Sunset Run is a 5k event along Bayou Grande in the community of Navy Point in Pensacola. The course starts and ends at St. John Catholic School and is fast and flat for participants of all activity levels. All registered 5k participants will receive a Sunset Run shirt and a custom finish medal at the finish line, while supplies last. This is not a professionally timed race event for individual awards. A one mile "fun run" will be held after the 5k. The 42nd annual St. John Sunset Run is an excellent participation event for children and families to enjoy together, with a celebration of music and food following the run.

Packet pickup will be held on Friday, May 9th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at St. John Catholic School (325 S. Navy Blvd., Pensacola). This is a rain or shine event. Sorry, no refunds or registration transfers.