The Back Porch Jetty Run

Name: The Back Porch Jetty Run
Start: 2026-01-03
End: 2026-01-03
Location: Destin

JAN

2026

Kick off the new year with the 9th annual Back Porch Jetty Run in Destin, Florida. Run along white sand beaches from the Back Porch to the jetties in a scenic out and back of about 5.8 miles while supporting the Back Porch cats.

Sat 3 Jan 2026

Destin, Florida

Registration

6 miles

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Event details

The Back Porch Jetty Run takes place on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in Destin, Florida. The event is listed at 1740 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541. This is the race's 9th annual running. General entry is listed at $30, with the price increasing after December 24, 2025.

Course and purpose

The race is an out-and-back route along the white sand beaches of Destin. It begins and ends at the Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House and runs from the Back Porch to the Destin jetties and back. The course distance is 5.8 miles on the beach, and the distance may vary slightly depending on where participants run in the sand. Proceeds from the race will be donated to support the cats at the Back Porch. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

6 mi

5.8 Miles on the Beach