George I. Theisen Family YMCA PB&J Family Fun Run is a running race on October 2, 2026 in Travelers Rest, SC.
From the Organizer
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:
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
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.
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:
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.
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:
**Donations should be brought with you on race day.
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 closes October 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM or when the selected race reaches capacity.
Toddler Run capacity: 40 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.
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.
Weather
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
79°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenville Dwtn Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
1,067 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 85 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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George I. Theisen Family YMCA PB&J Family Fun Run
Oct 2, 2026