Perry Rotary Turkey Trot
About this race
Come join the Perry Twp. Rotarians and the Perry Community on Thanksgiving Morning for our 30h Annual Perry Twp. Rotary Turkey Trot on November 26, 2026.
This is a 5K Run/Walk & Little Gobbler Run (1/4 Mile) at Central Catholic High School, 4824 Tuscarawas St. W, Canton, OH 44708. This annual event has become a family event that hosts over 2000 runners/walkers and their families each year.
Medal:
For our 30th Annual Perry Rotary Turkey Trot all participants will receive a medal!
T-Shirt:
We offer the following shirt sizes Youth Medium, Youth Large, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult X-Large, 2X-Large and 3X-Large. We also offer a no shirt option for a $20 discount. To be guaranteed a shirt size please register by 11/1. Limited selection will be available after!
Packet Pickup: Central Catholic High School, 4824 Tuscarawas St. W, Canton, OH 44708 in the Gymnasium
-Wednesday, November 25 from 4:00-6:00 pm
-Thursday, November 26 from 7:00-8:40 am
Map:
https://track.rtrt.me/map/RP-PERRY-ROTARY-TURKEY-TROT-26
Start Times:
8:00 am - Little Gobbler Run - 1/4 Mile, Untimed Event!
8:40 am - 5K Run/Walk
Awards: All awards are mailed about 3-4 weeks after the event!
5K Run:
-Top 3 Overall Male & Female
-Top 3 Age Groups Male & Female 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80 & Over.
Please note: Due to this being a fundraising event for our benefactors, there will be no refunds. We appreciate your understanding!
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Running
5K Run/Walk
Little Gobbler Run - 1/4 Mile
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Canton.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 32 Canton events
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