15th Annual Breeze in the Trees 5k

  • Date Sat 8th August 2026
  • Time 7:00AM MST
  • Location Sahuarita, Arizona
  • Price $43.40
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the 15th Annual Breeze in the Trees 5K on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in the scenic Sahuarita, Pima! This exciting event kicks off at 7:00 AM, with bib pickup beginning at 6:15 AM. Runners of all ages are invited to participate in this USATF sanctioned race that takes you through beautiful pecan orchards, offering a unique running experience surrounded by nature.

All participants who register by July 15, 2026, will receive a complimentary 50/50 blend T-shirt, and the first 300 finishers will earn a collectible medal! Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast prepared by the Green Valley Firefighters Association, along with coffee, water, and snacks to refuel after your run. Runners will compete for fantastic prizes, including gift certificates to the Running Shop for the top finishers in various categories. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, enjoy nature, and support local beneficiaries like the Walden Grove High School Marching Band and Sahuarita 4-H Club. Sign up now and be part of this unforgettable experience!

Organiser's Description

START TIME: 7:00am

BIB PICKUP BEGINS AT: 6:15 am

FEATURES:

. Free 50/50 blend T-shirt to all participants registered 7/15/26. (After this date we can not guaranteed availability or correct sizing)

. Pancake breakfast topped with Green Valley Pecans provided by the Green Valley Firefighters Association.

. Coffee, water, and snacks

. Gift Certificates to the Running Shop to Masters and Overall winners ($100, $60, $50, and $30)

. Awards to top three finishers in age divisions (kids, Teens, 20+, 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+, 80+)

. USATF Sanctioned

. Collectible medal for the first 300 runners to cross the finish line.

. Chip Timing

COST: ALL PARTICIPANTS $40. $45 starting 7/1/26

COURSE:
This run is part of the "Orchard Series," which offers runners the chance to traverse the pecan orchards at various seasons of the year. The Breeze in the Trees event occurs early in the morning during the summer when the trees boast a full canopy of leaves. Though the pecans aren't yet ripe for consumption, they have reached their maximum size. This provides participants with a rare opportunity to explore the farm and enjoy a truly spectacular running experience amidst the trees.

BENEFICIARIES:

Walden Grove High School Marching Band
Sahuarita 4-H Club
Sahuarita Sidewinders youth baseball team

PLEASE NOTE:
Dirt private roads between the pecan orchard fields.
No dogs allowed on course.

Races

  • Breeze in the Trees 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th August 2026 (7:00AM MST)

    $43.40

    OPENS TOMORROW
    A cool summer 5k through the shady Green Valley Pecan Farm orchards, preparing runners for the Pecan Classic in November. No dogs allowed on course. The course is on dirt roads and trails through the pecan orchards, giving runners a unique opportunity to see the farm and enjoy the most amazing Summer running experience under the trees.

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Location

Green Valley Pecan Company, 1625 E. Sahuarita Rd., Sahuarita, 85629, AZ, United States

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