An Update to Our Pecan Orchard Running Community

(Reprinted from an email from FICO)

Dear Runners, Friends, Sponsors and Volunteers,

It is with mixed emotions that we share that the 17th Annual Pecan Classic, scheduled for November 7, has been canceled.

As announced today, FICO is in the process of selling the orchards. Because of this transition, we are unable to move forward with this year’s race. For those who registered early, your registration refund is being processed. Sponsors who supported the three-race series will also receive a prorated refund for the canceled Pecan Classic.

While we are disappointed that we won’t be gathering in the orchard this November, at this time, we do not know what the future holds for the Pecan Orchard Run Series.

What started as a run through the pecan orchard became a 17-year tradition because you kept coming back.

It all began with Steve Taggart, who started the event 17 years ago. When Steve retired in 2023, he gave us the opportunity to continue what had already become a special tradition for our running community.

Over the years, your registrations and the generosity of our sponsors helped the Pecan Orchard Run Series give more than $100,000 back to local nonprofits and community organizations. Every runner, sponsor and volunteer played a part in making that possible.

There are so many things we will remember. The Green Valley firefighters at the griddle cooking post-race pancakes topped with our own pecans. The 4 H kids volunteering and bringing their little petting zoo. Our friends at On Your Left Fitness and Timing and Road Race Timing, who kept the clock running and made sure every finish counted. The volunteers who arrived early, stayed late and cheered you across the finish line. And behind every race, our FICO employees worked to make sure the orchard was safe, the course and grounds were ready, and everything was shipshape before the first runner arrived.

We are also incredibly grateful to Ben Duncan with Edward Jones in Tubac, whose generous sponsorship and dedication helped make our award ceremonies meaningful, efficient and fun.

Most of all, we will remember the runners. From the very young to the very, very wise. From seasoned runners chasing another personal best to those taking on their very first race. We watched families make these events a tradition, goals get accomplished and familiar faces return year after year.

You made the Pecan Orchard Run Series what it became.

Thank you for every mile, every early morning, every cheer and every time you came back to run with us. It has truly been a privilege to share the orchard with you.

With heartfelt gratitude,

The FICO Pecan Orchard Run Series Team

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