Destin 50 Beach Ultra Marathon Set for This Weekend

Online, February 16, 2011 (Newswire.com) - The Destin 50 Beach Ultra will host runners from around the globe at an ultra running event this Saturday Feb 19th while also raising funds for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, a top-rated nonprofit organization that supports the families of fallen and wounded special operations personnel.

The race will start and finish at TOPS'L Beach and Racquet Resort and includes races of varying difficulty including an individual 50 mile race, an individual 50K race, and a team 50 mile race. All races will be run along the water, in the sand.

Proceeds from this event will directly benefit the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and its programs to provide free college educations to the surviving children of fallen Army, NAvy, Air Force and Marine Corps special operations personnel as well as immediate financial assistance to the families of wounded special operations personnel to they can travel to be bedside when their loved one needs them most.

These races will bring together runners from all over the world to achieve two goals--to conquer the beaches of the Emerald Coast. Starting 5am on the morning of Feb 19th at TOPS'L Resort runners will embark on a journey that will take them east to Seagrove Beach, west all the way to the Destin Pass and then east again to TOPS'L Resort.

Runners can learn more about the race at www.destin50.com or register online at www.active.com.

This is the first year of the Destin 50 Beach Ultra. It was conceived by a member of the local military community as a chance to bring an ultra running event to the area and raise money for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Race organizers expect 125+ participants in the inaugural year including nearly 50 people running the entire 50 mile course.

The public is welcome to view the race and cheer on the participants anywhere along the course. TOPS'L Resort, The Dunes of Seagrove, and The Back Porch will serve as aid stations.