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The PB&J Run is a deliciously-themed run in St. Pete, FL that includes a 5K, 10K, and 15K Challenge event. The PB&J Run features certified closed courses, chip-timing, coveted tech shirts and custom finisher medals, awards, an interactive PB&J Post-Race JAMboree with dozens of vendors and music, and (of course) unlimited PB&Js for all participants. The event is tailored to engage competitive runners and beginners alike.

Whether you’re on “team crunchy” or “team smooth”, everyone knows PB&J is a classic. Inspired by the beloved lunchbox staple, we’re so excited to make PB&J lovers’ dreams come true by celebrating the nostalgia, comfort, and super-efficient athlete fuel that is Peanut Butter & Jelly through this signature event.

We are offering a virtual run this year for anyone that loves the PB&J Run, but can’t make it to St. Pete this September. Register for the Virtual Run and we will ship your medal, t-shirt, and goodies right to you! Packets will begin shipping the week of the run.

Yes! We are proud to say that 100% (every dollar!) of the PB&J Run goes to support the children and family services of local 501 (c)(3) non-profit Directions for Living. Fundraising for this important cause is the sole purpose of this event, and thanks to all of you we are able to raise an average of $70,000 annually to help individuals who are living with a mental illness, who are homeless or housing unstable, and those experiencing other traumas.

Definitely! The PB&J Run is for everyone, whether you’re walking, jogging, or racing to be the first to cross the finish line.

Technically there is not an age limit, but we recommend this event for ages 12+. We encourage parents to use their best judgement based on the difficulty and length of the course when registering children.

Unfortunately, we can’t issue refunds. If for some reason you can’t make it to race day, at least stop by and pick up your PB&J packet and t-shirt from us!

We want the PB&J Run to be accessible to everyone! We hope even those with nut allergies can enjoy our run, but please note that there will be unlimited PB&J sandwiches and PB&J-themed vendors at the PB&J Run JAMboree at Albert Whitted Park who, as you might imagine, will be working with and serving nut butters. If you need special accommodations for your allergy or have further questions about your safety, please email us here.

The PB&J JAMboree is our finish festival for our runners to enjoy unlimited PB&J sandwiches, music, dozens of local vendors, and more!

We will be running rain or shine! If unsafe weather persists, we may delay the start of the race up to one hour if possible. In the event that a delay is not possible, the event may be canceled. The safety of our runners is our number one concern. If race officials deem it is unsafe for participants to be on the course, they reserve the right to cancel the event. If this happens, we will notify all registered participants of a plan to retrieve their race packet.

You can run or walk with strollers or pets, but please start towards the back of the line so that the majority of competitive runners can get through first.

Both courses will have closed roads, will be clearly marked with directional and mile marker signs, and will be stationed with volunteers, law enforcement, and water stations for the safety and support of our runners. The 5k course will have 2 water stations and the 10k course will have 5 water stations. Two of the 10k water stations will have electrolytes.

The 10K will start at 7am.  

6.2 mile course with five water stations. Course will be open for two hours after start. 

Starting at Albert Whitted Park in Downtown St. Pete, the waterfront course will take you along Bay Shore Drive, past city treasures such as the Dali Museum, St. Pete Pier, Vinoy Park, and more.

The 5K will start at 8:15am.  

3.1 mile course with two water stations. 

Starting at Albert Whitted Park in Downtown St. Pete, the waterfront course will take you along Bay Shore Drive, past city treasures such as the Dali Museum and the St. Pete Pier.

The 15K Challenge will start at 7am. 

The 15K Challenge includes both the 5K and 10K runs. Runners must finish the 10K and be back at the start line before the 5K begins at 8:15am.

Register here until September 16, 2025 or before we sell out. Prices below include registration fees.

  • 5K Registration: $44.79 until June 30
    $50.14 from July 1 – Sept 17
    $60 on race weekend
  • 10K Registration: $55.49 until June 30
    $60.83 from July 1 – Sept 17
    $70 on race weekend
  • 15K Challenge Registration: $66.18 until June 30
    $71.53 from July 1 – Sept 17
    $80 on race weekend

We do have limited capacity for our 2025 Run, so sign up now before we sell out!

Click here to register.

5:30am: Race Day registration and runner check-in opens

7am: 10k starts

8:15am: 5k starts

7:30am – 12pm: PB&J Post-Race JAMboree

Certified, chip-timed 5K and 10K courses on closed roads

Signature PB&J hinged medal

Performance t-shirt (option to upgrade to tank top or long sleeve)*

Unlimited peanut butter & jelly sandwiches

Prizes & awards for top performers

PB&J Run gift for 15K Challenge participants

Post-Race JAMboree with music, food, and interactive vendors

*Shirt sizes are not guaranteed if you register after September 1

The PB&J 15K Challenge is designed for the runners who want to complete both the 5K and 10K courses, back-to-back. Challenge participants must finish the 10K (which begins at 7am) and be back at the Start Line before the 5K begins at 8:15am. Challenge participants will receive bragging rights and a PB&J Run 15K Challenge gift, in addition to their PB&J t-shirt and medal.

If you would like to upgrade your race packet to receive a tank top or long sleeve tech shirt (instead of the included performance tee), you’ll need to register by midnight on 8/31. Starting on September 1st, all registered participants will only have the option to receive the performance t-shirt in their race packet.

ARRIVE EARLY! There are several parking lots & garages in downtown to choose from (see our map here or the city’s map here for more options). Here are our recommendations:

SouthCore Garage | Entrance at 101 1st Ave S
Parking info:

  • $5
  • Pay by cash, credit, or ParkMobile App
  • 12 minute walk to Albert Whitted Park

Al Lang Parking Lot | 1st Ave. S. between 1st St. and BayShore Blvd.
Parking info:

  • $5
  • Pay by credit or ParkMobile App
  • 9 minute walk to Albert Whitted Park

Mahaffey Parking Lot | 400 1st St SE Garage
Parking info:

  • $10
  • Cash only
  • 5 minute walk to Albert Whitted Park

IMPORTANT: If you arrive after 7am, you will need to cross our race routes to get to Albert Whitted Park. Please be mindful of runners that are already on the course and do not cross the road until it is completely clear to do so.

Packet pick-up will begin at our PB&J Run Expo the afternoon/evening before race day – Friday, September 19, from 4-7pm at Albert Whitted Park. 

We will have vendors, PB&J merchandise, and live registration in addition to packet pick-ups, so don’t miss the fun! 

You can also pick up your packets on race day morning, from 5:30am – 8am. Please be advised there could be long lines on race morning, so plan to come early if you are not picking up at the expo on Friday, so that you aren’t late to the start line. 

Online registration will close at midnight on Tuesday, Sept 16th. Runners can register live at Albert Whitted Park at packet pick-up on Friday (4-7pm) or on race day morning (5:30 – 8am), at increased rates while supplies last. 

NOTE: You must have the  registration confirmation emails (printed or on phone) ready to show at packet pick-up for yourself and any additional runners you will be picking up for.

You can switch your registration to the virtual run if you let us know before Sept 5th. When we are two weeks out from race day, we have financially and logistically planned for you to be in the park so it’s difficult for our team to accommodate these last minute requests.

2025 Awards presented by All First Responders Matter. Prizes generously provided by Feet First, St. Pete Running Company, Clearwater Sports Massage, and StretchZone.

WHO
Awards will be provided to the top 3 male and female finishers of both the 5k and 10k, and age group acknowledgment will be provided for the 1st place male and female finisher in the following 5-year-increment categories for both the 5k and 10k: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+

15K Challengers: While there are no separate overall awards for the 15K challenge, you have the unique chance to win twice—through both the 5K and 10K prize categories listed above. Your individual 5K and 10K race times and rankings will be available immediately after the run, and within 24 hours you’ll also be able to view your overall 15K Challenge results alongside other participants.

Age Group Awards: Please note that we do not award prizes three deep in age groups. However, you’ll still be able to view your full age group ranking online after the race.

WHAT
PB&J Run and our award partners are excited to share the following awards with our top performers:

  • First Place overall (male and female, 5k AND 10k):
    • Your choice of any new pair of Saucony running shoes, provided by Feet First
    • $120 gift certificate for a sport massage, provided by Clearwater Sports Massage
    • $100 gift certificate for a sports stretching session, provided by Stretch Zone
    • $100 gift certificate for running shoes, apparel, & more, provided by St. Pete Running Company
    • PB&J Run 1st Place Overall certificate
  • Second Place overall (male and female, 5k AND 10k):
    • $120 gift certificate for a sport massage, provided by Clearwater Sports Massage
    • $100 gift certificate for a sports stretching session, provided by Stretch Zone
    • $65 gift certificate for running shoes, apparel, & more, provided by St. Pete Running Company
    • PB&J Run 2nd Place Overall certificate
  • Third Place overall (male and female, 5k AND 10k):
    • $120 gift certificate for a sport massage, provided by Clearwater Sports Massage
    • $100 gift certificate for a sports stretching session, provided by Stretch Zone
    • $35 gift certificate for running shoes, apparel, & more, provided by St. Pete Running Company
    • PB&J Run 3rd Place Overall certificate
  • First Place in each of the 5-year-increment USATF age groups (male and female, 5k and 10k):
    • $20 gift card toward running shoes and apparel, provided by Feet First
    • $120 gift certificate for a sport massage, provided by Clearwater Sports Massage
    • PB&J Run 1st Place Age Group certificate

WHEN
10k – awards can be picked up from our Race Awards tent beginning at 8:30am.*

5k – awards can be picked up from our Race Awards tent beginning at 9:15am.*

*Please note, the PB&J Run is proud to provide custom certificates for all overall and age group awards, but this is a manual process which includes writing in specific names and scores, after our timing company has generated the reports on race morning, and is facilitated by volunteers generously donating their time. There may be a short wait – feel free to enjoy the music, vendors, and unlimited PB&Js while your award is being prepared! If you would prefer not to wait, you can email us after the race at [email protected] and we can coordinate mailing you your certificate instead.

Yes, you can register the morning of the race or at our packet pick-up, but the price will increase, so sign up now! 

Runners can register at Albert Whitted Park at packet pick-up on Friday (4-7pm) or on race morning (5:30am – 8am), at increased rates of $60 for the 5K, $70 for the 10K, and $80 for the 15K Challenge) while supplies last.