26Nov
10K Run
Running
- Distance
- 10K
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $30.00
Thanksgiving Day Trot n' Gobble
Peru,
Indiana,
United States
18 days left
runsignup.com
Date
26 Nov – 15 Dec, 2026
Races
6 distances
Entry fee
$30.00 – $35.00
Runner rating
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Website
Official website
Thanksgiving Day Trot n' Gobble
About the event
Get your exercise in early!
Come join us for the 12th Annual Thanksgiving Day Trot n' Gobble! This year's run falls on November 27th, 2025! We offer a 5K & 10K race, with a walk option for the 5K. The race is located on the Nickel Plate Trail! The proceeds benefit our hard working kids at the Peru Circus City Festival.
All pre-registered runners will receive a long sleeved shirt, with the first 200 receiving a participation medal. To qualify for pre-registration, we will need to receive your registration form by November 22nd. Race day registration will be available, but shirts are not guaranteed. Registration is at Anytime Fitness (907 W Main Street Peru, IN) beginning at 6:45 AM Thanksgiving Day, with races to follow at 8 AM!
Early packet pickup at the Peru Circus Building from 6PM to 8PM on November 26th, 2025. We will be using RFID technology from J3 timing to ensure accurate race results. Your chip will be on your bib and is completely disposable!
Bring your family and enjoy a fun time with us!
Races offered
26Nov
5k Run
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $30.00
26Nov
5k Walk
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $30.00
26Nov
Virtual 10k Run
Running
- Distance
- 10K
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $35.00
26Nov
Virtual 5k Run
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $35.00
26Nov
Virtual 5k Walk
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $35.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for November in Peru.
Temperature2.5° / 11.1°
Feels like-2.1° / 6.6°
Sunshine hours6h 3m
Rainfall1.6 mm
Snowfall0.3 cm
Wind14.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity70.0%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:31
Sunset18:26
About Peru
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Race results
Official finishing times from previous editions of Thanksgiving Day Trot n' Gobble.
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Francis Bottorff | — |
| 🥈 | Bellinda Segraves | — |
| 🥉 | Lilly Bottorff | — |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Dayne Hill | — |
| 🥈 | Matthew Ackerman | — |
| 🥉 | Kevin Shininger | — |
| 4 | Anonymous Anonymous | — |
| 5 | Janis Nye | — |
| 6 | Richard Ackerman | — |
| 7 | Delaney Hill | — |
| 8 | Karla Heflin | — |
| 9 | Diane Ackerman | — |
| 10 | Calip Deaton | — |
| 11 | Debby Stillwell | — |
| 12 | Jodie Coffman | — |
| 13 | Cooper Omundson | — |
| 14 | Jean Heflin | — |
| 15 | Deanna Hammons | — |
| 16 | Heather Leavitt | — |
| 17 | Jennay Jones | — |
| 18 | Sarah Gallahan | — |
| 19 | Angie Braden | — |
| 20 | Laura Heflin | — |
| 21 | Lynn Emrich | — |
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