The Back Porch Jetty Run

JAN

3

2026

Kick off the new year with the Back Porch Jetty Run in Destin, a scenic 5.8 mile beach out and back from Back Porch Seafood to the jetties and back. Enjoy sand underfoot and help support the Back Porch cats.

Sat 3 Jan 2026

Destin, Florida

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6 miles

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Event details

The Back Porch Jetty Run takes place on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in Destin, Florida. The listed event location is 1740 Scenic Highway 98, Destin, FL 32541. The entry fee for the listed event is $35. The race is described as the 9th annual edition. Registration is noted to close on January 2, 2026 at 11:59 pm CST and re-open on January 3, 2026 at 12:00 am CST.

Course and purpose

The race is an out-and-back route that begins and ends at the Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House. The course runs from the Back Porch to the Destin jetties and returns along the beach. The distance is listed as 5.8 miles on the sand, with the note that actual distance may vary slightly depending on where participants run in the sand. Proceeds from the race are designated to support the cats at the Back Porch. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

6 mi

5.8 Miles Beach Run