Run Like A Nut
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- 120 E. Elm Street, Florence, SC
- Distance
- Run Like A Nut 1/2 Marathon · Run Like a Nut 10K · Run Like a Nut 5K
From the Organizer
22nd Annual SC Pecan Music & Food Festival
Run Like a Nut 5K / 10K / USATF Half Marathon
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Run Like a Nut Half Marathon is part of the Pee Dee Grand Prix
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Maps:
Half Marathon: Click Here
10K: Click Here
5K: Click Here
Additional Information:
Produced by – SC Pecan Music & Food Festival, a program of the Florence Downtown Development Corp. Volunteers Needed!
Sponsor:
**Packet pickup happens ON RACE DAY starting at 7:00 a.m. at 120 E. Elm Street**
Volunteers needed! Sign up online: https://www.scpecanfestival.com/volunteer
Event special notes:
-Strollers are welcome
-People can listen to music
-Pets are welcome
-Parking is free and first come first serve
-There are no age restrictions for this race
-The event will run rain or shine
Cancellation and Refund Policy: In the event the race should be canceled for reasons beyond the control of the Race Director or Race Committee (severe/inclement weather or unsafe weather conditions; local, state or national emergency; public health emergency), refunds will not be made, but race packets, including race shirts, will be available at a location to be determined. The races will run rain or shine.
Refunds: No refunds for any reason will be issued for this event within 30 days of the event start date. Earlier than 30 days before the event, a request may be made for a 50% refund (this will be 50% of entry fee, excluding any processing fees).
Deferrals: Entries CANNOT be transferred or deferred to another event or year. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this policy.
By registering for this race, you are agreeing to these policies.
Run Like a Nut
5K | 10K | Half Marathon
Enjoy fast and flat courses through the historic neighborhoods of Downtown Florence. Join us after the races for the SC Pecan Music & Food Festival, just two blocks away from the finish lines!
Race Location
All races leave from 120 E. Elm Street, Florence, SC 29506
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup takes place ON RACE DAY at 120 E. Elm Street, Florence, SC 29501 starting at 7:00 a.m.
Race Times
Half Marathon (USATF Certified): 8:00 a.m. (4 hour cut-off time)
10K: 8:30 a.m.
5K: 9:00 a.m.
Age Groups for All Races
14 & Under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; & 70+
Awards
Half Marathon
- All Half Marathon finishers will receive a finishers medal.
- Cash prizes to Overall Male and Female ($100-1st; $50-2nd; $25-3rd)
- 1st Place Male and Female Masters (40+)
- Top 3 male and female in each age group
5K and 10K
- 1st Overall Male and Female
- 1st Male and Female Masters (40+)
- Medals to Top 3 male and female in each age group
Registration: Click Here.
Registration Prices
5K Early (by Oct. 1): $30
5K Late (Oct. 1-Nov. 1): $40
10K Early (by Oct. 1): $40
10K Lake (Oct. 1-Nov. 1): $50
Half Marathon Early (by Oct. 1): $70
Half Marathon Late (Oct. 1-Nov.1): $80
T-shirts
The cutoff for guaranteed Run Like a Nut t-shirts is October 1. If you didn't register by October 1, limited shirts may be available on-site. Sizes:Adult S-2XL
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Florence Rgnl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Florence, SC
Elevation
104 ft
Nearest Airport
FLO
Florence Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 55 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run Like A Nut?
- Run Like A Nut is a running race held in Florence, South Carolina on November 7, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Run Like A Nut?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Florence, South Carolina at 120 E. Elm Street, Florence, SC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run Like A Nut?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run Like A Nut
Nov 7, 2026