Run Like A Nut

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