George I. Theisen Family YMCA PB&J Family Fun Run

Join us as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the George I. Theisen Family YMCA PB&J Fun Run!

For 10 years, this family-friendly event has brought our community together for an evening of fun while helping support neighbors in need.

This year, donations from the PB&J Fun Run will benefit Foothills Family Resources and the North Greenville Crisis Ministry, two local organizations serving families throughout northern Greenville County.

We’re also changing things up for our 10th year with a new race format designed to make the event more fun and accessible for the whole family.

Registration is FREE. All PB&J Family Fun Run participants must register. Parents and guardians are encouraged to accompany children in the Toddler Run but should not register for the Toddler Run.

Each registered participant is asked to bring one jar of peanut butter and one jar of jelly or two other approved donation items to support our community partners.

Participation will be limited to:

• 40 registered participants for the Toddler Run
• 120 registered participants for the PB&J Family Fun Run

Race Schedule

5:30 PM – Toddler Run
Ages 2–3 | ¼ Mile

Our youngest runners will take on a quarter-mile course, with parents or guardians encouraged to run alongside them.

The Toddler Run is limited to 40 registered participants. Parents and guardians are encouraged to run alongside their toddler but should NOT register for the Toddler Run

6:00 PM – PB&J Family Fun Run
Ages 4+ | Up to 2 Miles

Choose your own distance on our ½-mile course, completing anywhere from one to four laps for a total of up to 2 miles.

Runners will receive a slap bracelet after each completed lap to help keep track of how far they’ve gone.

Families are encouraged to participate together, but everyone can make the experience their own. Younger children may finish after one or two laps while older siblings and adults continue.

Participants will begin in staggered start groups to give everyone plenty of room on the course.

All registered PB&J Family Fun Run participants will receive a commemorative 10th Anniversary event T-shirt.

The PB&J Family Fun Run is limited to 120 registered participants.

Family Fun Awards

This year isn’t just about who finishes first. We’ll also recognize a few families who help make the 10th Anniversary PB&J Fun Run especially fun:

• Largest Family Team
• Most Spirited Family
• YMCA Spirit Award

What does “most spirited” mean? That’s up to you. Matching outfits, signs, costumes, cheering, PB&J gear or anything else that brings some extra energy to the event is fair game.

Entry Fee

There is no registration fee.

Instead, each registered participant should donate:

One jar of peanut butter AND one jar of jelly

OR

Any two items from the approved donation categories below:

• Canned foods — proteins, beans, vegetables, fruit, soup and ravioli
• Breakfast, snacks & pantry items — cereal, granola bars, crackers, dried fruit, Jiffy mixes, herbs and spices
• Meal staples — pasta, spaghetti sauce, macaroni & cheese, rice, instant mashed potatoes and shelf-stable milk
• Household & personal care items — laundry detergent, dish detergent, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner and soap

**Donations should be brought with you on race day.

Race Day Details

Race Day Check-In & Bib Pickup: 4:30–5:30 PM
Toddler Run: 5:30 PM (if you are only running in the Family Fun Run we encourage you to cheer on the Toddler Runners on their mini-course)
PB&J Family Fun Run: 6:00 PM

All races will start and finish at the George I. Theisen Family YMCA.

Stick around after you run to enjoy food, community partners, inflatables, games and more as we celebrate 10 years of PB&J!

Registration

Registration closes October 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM or when the selected race reaches capacity.

Toddler Run capacity: 60 participants
PB&J Family Fun Run capacity: 120 participants

All registered PB&J Family Fun Run participants will receive a commemorative 10th Anniversary event T-shirt.

Please remember: all PB&J Family Fun Run participants must be registered. Parents and guardians accompanying children in the Toddler Run should not register for the Toddler Run.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in supporting the 10th Anniversary PB&J Fun Run as a local business or organization?

We have sponsorship opportunities available for businesses that would like to help make this year’s event possible while supporting families in our community.

For sponsorship information, please contact Noel Brooks at noel.brooks@ymcagreenville.org.