Thanksgiving Day Trot n' Gobble
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Thanksgiving Day Trot n' Gobble
The Thanksgiving Day Trot n' Gobble is the 13th annual running and walking event held on November 26, 2026, in Peru, Indiana. The course is along the Nickel Plate Trail. Event operations reference Anytime Fitness at 907 W Main Street for race day registration and pickup.
Distances offered:
- 10K run
- 5K run
- 5K walk
- Virtual 5K run
- Virtual 10K run
- Virtual 5K walk
Registration opens October 1, 2026, and pre-registration closes November 20, 2026. In-person event fees are listed as $30.00. Virtual event fees are listed as $35.00. Pre-registered participants receive a long sleeved race shirt and the first 200 registrants receive a participation medal. Race day registration is available but shirts are not guaranteed.
Packet pickup is available early on Wednesday, November 25 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Peru Circus Building, and on race day from 6:45 to 7:45 AM at Anytime Fitness. Timing uses an RFID chip provided by J3 Timing; the chip is built into the bib and is disposable. Event proceeds benefit the youth programs of the Peru Circus City Festival. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
