Thanksgiving Day Trot n' Gobble
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Thanksgiving Day Trot n' Gobble
The Thanksgiving Day Trot n' Gobble is the 13th annual community running event in Peru, Indiana, held on November 26, 2026. The in-person courses use the Nickel Plate Trail and event operations are based at Anytime Fitness, 907 W Main St, Peru, IN. Proceeds benefit the youth of the Peru Circus City Festival.
Pre-registered participants receive a long sleeved race shirt and the first 200 registrants receive a participation medal. A registration deadline is November 20, 2026; race day registration is available but shirts are not guaranteed. Packet pickup is offered the day before at the Peru Circus Building and on event day at Anytime Fitness.
Timing is provided by J3 Timing using an RFID chip that is built into the bib and is disposable, so it does not need to be returned.
Distances and formats offered include:
- 10K run on the Nickel Plate Trail
- 5K run on the Nickel Plate Trail
- 5K walk on the Nickel Plate Trail
- Virtual options: 5K run, 10K run, 5K walk
Registration fees vary by format and by virtual versus in person entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
