17th Annual Pecan Classic 10K and 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Distance
- Pecan Classic 10K Run · Pecan Classic 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Start times:
- 8:00 am - 10k
- 8:05 am - 5k
Bib pickup begins at: 7:15am
Features:
- Free T-shirt to all preregistered by 10/20/26
- Pancake breakfast
- Snacks and waters
- Unique awards will be given to 1st place overall male/female winners and 1st place masters male/female winners in the 10K races
- Gift Certificates awards will be given to the top three overall runners and masters male and female in both races
- Awards to top three finishers in age group divisions for 5K and 10K
- USATF Sanctioned
- Chip Timing
Cost: ALL PARTICIPANTS $40. $45 starting 9/22/26
Beneficiaries: The Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber Foundation & The Sahuarita High School Student Council.
A 50/50 T-shirt guaranteed if registration received by 10/20/26
Course: The Pecan Classic10K race route will travel a scenic course on dirt roads through the pecan orchards, giving runners the most unique and amazing Fall running experience under the trees. The 5K Run/Walk will be out and back course with a turn around at the 1.55 mile mark. No dog on the course. Course is baby jogger friendly. There will be limited drinking water on the course. We will have water bottles at the start /finish area.
This race is one of three in the “Orchard Series” which takes runners through the seasons at the pecan orchards.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 17th Annual Pecan Classic 10K and 5K Run/Walk?
- 17th Annual Pecan Classic 10K and 5K Run/Walk is a running event held in Sahuarita, AZ. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the 17th Annual Pecan Classic 10K and 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Sahuarita, AZ at Green Valley Pecan Company, Sahuarita, AZ. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 17th Annual Pecan Classic 10K and 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
17th Annual Pecan Classic 10K and 5K Run/Walk
Nov 7, 2026