In the Woods 30A 50K
Registration for the 2026 In the Woods 30A 50K, presented by Dune Lakes Private Wealth Advisors, is NOW OPEN!
You must register by February 6th, to guarantee your long-sleeved tech shirt.
We're proud to be the ONLY ultramarathon on 30A. If you're from outside of the local area and/or have never heard of 30A, "30A" is both a road AND an "area," if you will. We're often regarded as having "the world's most beautiful beaches." Well, needless to say, we have some pretty amazing forest as well! The In the Woods 30A 50K will be taking place on Saturday, February 21st, starting and finishing at the Point Washington State Forest Eastern Lake Trailhead. The race starts at 6:30a and the finish line closes promptly at 4p - both start and finish will be at the Point Washington State Forest Eastern Lake trailhead. Runners have THREE race options to choose from: the 50K Solo, the 2-person relay, and the 3-person relay. The relay teams can be all gals, all guys, or a mix of both. Register early to guarantee your way cool long sleeve tech shirt
Course
From the Point Washington State Forest Eastern Lake Trailhead, runners immediately head into the woods where endless pine forests await! The trail itself is a mix of mostly dirt/sand trail, some sections of sand only, and some sections of gravel road. There are even a handful of creek crossings where runners traverse wood bridges. The 50K course consists of THREE total laps. Lap 1 = 10.50 miles, lap 2 = 10.17 miles, and lap 3 = 10.40 miles, for a total of 31.07 miles.
Restating the obvious here: if tackling the In the Woods solo, runners will obviously complete all three laps. If participating as a 2-person relay, one runner will run one lap, the second runner will run two laps. For the 3-person relay, each runner will run one lap. The changeover point for all relays will be adjacent the trailhead (see course map).
There is a 9.5 hour time limit.
Terrain
I should take this opportunity real quick to discuss the terrain, just so there are no surprises. From the outset of the race you can expect tree roots, rocks, sand, and maybe even some fallen over trees. You can also expect a few sections of standing water and mud. In other words, pure awesomeness!!! Again, I just wanted to discuss the terrain so no one shows up on race day expecting a groomed running path with no trip hazards and with aspirations of going home with clean shoes.
This info is in the waiver, but I'll go ahead and mention it here. This is hunting season within the state forest. Don't be surprised if you hear a rifle shot (or five) off in the distance. I've been assured that no runner has ever been shot in the years before I came along with my races, and I can personally assure you that no one has been shot in the years that we've been running there. NEVERTHELESS, the state forest has asked that I request for all runners to wear bright colored clothing. Most of you do already; if you don't, please consider it :)
Awards
The 1st thru 3rd overall finishers from the men’s and women’s solo races, and the 1st - 3rd finishers from the 2 and 3-person relays will receive awards.
Furthermore, the first place solo finishers from each age group will also receive awards.
Age group : 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (male/female for each race)
All race finishers will receive a nifty finisher’s medal.
And VERY SPECIAL to the In the Woods 30A 50K: all solo runners who finish the 50K in UNDER 4 HOURS will receive the coveted In the Woods 30A 50K "U4 Club" award.
(Awards and finishers medals not picked up at the event can be shipped to home address at runners expense if needed.)
***New for 2026: Mount to Coast will provide a free pair of shoes to the overall male and female winner of the solo 50K. Additionally, all remaining participants will be entered into a lottery drawing to win one of two additional pairs of shoes. ***
Safety Policy
For the safety of all participants, volunteers, and spectators, animals are not permitted to participate in races (this includes dogs, cats, kangaroos, llamas, etc). This policy is determined by our event insurance requirements and local permitting conditions and is not at the discretion of our staff on race day.
Strollers, wagons, and similar wheeled equipment are welcome but must start in the back of the pack to ensure the safety and flow of runners. Please be mindful of narrow trail sections, congestion points, and other participants.
If you are planning to participate with a certified running wheelchair or adaptive running device, please contact us prior to race day. We are happy to make reasonable accommodations and work with you to ensure a safe and inclusive experience.
We understand these guidelines may be disappointing for some, and we truly appreciate your cooperation. To avoid any confusion or last-minute issues, please review event rules in advance and reach out with any questions before race day. Our goal is always to provide a safe, enjoyable, and compliant event for everyone.
Packet Pick-up
Early packet pick-up will be on Friday, February 20th from 4-6p at Fleet Feet Inlet Beach. This year all runners who register prior to February 6th will receive the official In the Woods 30A 50K long sleeve tech shirt. If for some reason you are not able to attend the race and still want your official swag, you must notify the race director by the start of the race. You may pick up your swag at either Fleet Feet Inlet Beach or Panama City in the week following the race. If you are from out of town, we can ship your swag at your expense. If you do NOT contact the race director prior to the start of the race, you forfeit your swag. No exceptions.
Refund Policy
Refund Policy
As a runner, it’s inevitable that at some point you’ll register for a race and later find out you’re unable to make it to the start line. It happens to all of us. Race registrations open months in advance, and life happens in between — injuries, work, family emergencies, and unexpected situations.
We absolutely get it — truly. Many of us have signed up for races we couldn’t attend, and we know firsthand that it’s disappointing.
However, even if the race hasn’t occurred yet, we’ve already incurred significant expenses to make the event happen. We pay taxes on registration income, secure permits, purchase insurance, and order supplies such as signage, course markings, bibs, hats, medals, and other awards. For these reasons, we are unable to offer refunds.
Transfers
While we cannot issue refunds, we can offer you the option to transfer your registration to another runner. Registered participants may transfer their bib to another runner within the designated transfer period. It is the participant’s responsibility to complete the transfer process by the posted deadlines.
***When you sign up for this event, you acknowledge and accept that registration fees are non-refundable.
Event's current local time: 11:57 PM CT
