Race for the Bays
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Race for the Bays
The Race for the Bays is a community trail running event held on September 26, 2026, in Conservation Park, Panama City Beach, Florida. The event takes place on trails that pass over marsh and through woods, using well groomed trails, boardwalks, and some paved sections. The route is described as stroller friendly with attention to a small number of exposed roots. Volunteers are placed along the course to guide participants.
Proceeds from the event support the St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program and its work to protect and restore local estuarine ecosystems. The race is scheduled on the last day of National Estuaries Week and highlights Conservation Park, an area created to rehydrate wetlands using reclaimed water and managed with forestry and wetland protection practices.
Park amenities include parking, public restrooms at the trailhead building, picnic tables, and pavilions. Dogs are permitted on leash with a limit of two dogs per person. Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- Fun Run
The description emphasizes the natural setting and environmental purpose of the event while noting practical details about the course and park facilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
