Thanksgiving Day Trot n' Gobble
Thanksgiving Day Trot n' Gobble is a running race on November 26 – December 15, 2026 in Peru, IN, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 26 – December 15, 2026 (45 days to go)
- Location
- 907 W Main St, Peru, IN
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Lace Up for the 13th Annual Trot n’ Gobble! Start your Thanksgiving Day with a burst of energy and community spirit! Join us on Thursday, November 26th, 2026 for the 13th Annual Trot n’ Gobble—a festive 5K & 10K run along the scenic Nickel Plate Trail. Prefer a slower pace? We’ve got a 5K walk option too!
Proceeds benefit the amazing youth of the Peru Circus City Festival—your steps help support their hard work and creativity!
Race Details
Location: Nickel Plate Trail, Peru, IN
Race Day Registration: Begins at 6:45 AM at Anytime Fitness (907 W Main Street, Peru, IN)
Race Start Time: 8:00 AM
Registration Perks
Pre-registered runners receive a long-sleeved race shirt
First 200 registrants also earn a participation medal
Deadline for pre-registration: November 20th, 2026
Race day registration available, but shirts are not guaranteed
Packet Pickup
Early pickup: Wednesday, November 25th from 6–8 PM at the Peru Circus Building
Race Day Pickup: Thursday November 26th from 6:45-7:45 AM at Anytime Fitness
We’re using RFID chip timing provided by J3 Timing for accurate results. Your chip is built into your bib and is fully disposable—no returns needed!
Bring the Whole Family! Whether you're racing, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, come celebrate the holiday with us. It’s a great way to kick off Thanksgiving with fun, fitness, and community!
Events
Typical Conditions
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
46°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wabash, 14 mi from the venue.
About Peru, IN
Population
10,835
as of 2023
City Elevation
629 ft
Nearest Airport
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport · 48 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 72 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Thanksgiving Day Trot n' Gobble, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
45
Days to train
- Race
- Thanksgiving Day Trot n' Gobble
- Date
- November 26 – December 15, 2026
- Location
- 907 W Main St, Peru, IN
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Thanksgiving Day Trot n' Gobble
Nov 26, 2026