Thanksgiving Day Trot n' Gobble

Thanksgiving Day Trot n' Gobble

Thanksgiving Day Trot n' Gobble is a community running event held on Thanksgiving Day with in-person and virtual options. The event takes place on the Nickel Plate Trail and uses RFID timing from J3 Timing; the timing chip is on the race bib and is disposable. Proceeds benefit youth involved with the Peru Circus City Festival.

Event formats listed by the organizer include:

• 10K Run
• 5K Run
• 5K Walk
• Virtual 5K Run
• Virtual 10K Run
• Virtual 5K Walk

Registration details provided by the organizer show online registration opening on October 1, 2026 and closing on November 21, 2026. Listed registration fees are $30 for the in-person 5K, 10K, and 5K walk, and $35 for virtual events. Pre-registered participants receive a long sleeved shirt, and the first 200 pre-registrants receive a participation medal. Race day registration is available, though shirts are not guaranteed.

Packet pickup and registration locations named by the organizer include Anytime Fitness at 907 W Main Street, Peru, IN, and early packet pickup at the Peru Circus Building on November 26. The organizer supplies timing and participant items as described above. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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