Glen Tay Block Race 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Aug 28, 2025 edition in Perth, Ontario. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2025 race calendar.

The Glen Tay Block Race is a historic 14.7 km road race held annually in Perth, Ontario, on the last Thursday of August. First run in 1907 and revived in 1967, the race starts and ends at the Perth Museum on Gore Street. The course forms a large loop running counter-clockwise through Gore and Wilson streets, Sunset Boulevard, Glen Tay Road, Scotch Line, and back to Gore Street.

Participants are encouraged to finish within 90 minutes to avoid running in the dark and dealing with traffic. On-street and town lot parking are conveniently available near the start line.

• 14.7 km scenic loop course
• Starts and finishes at the Perth Museum (Matheson House) on Gore Street
• Route runs counter-clockwise through downtown and surrounding roads

• Historic annual 14.7 km road race in Perth, Ontario
• Held on the last Thursday of August, start time 6:00 PM
• Race starts and ends at the Perth Museum on Gore Street
• Course runs counter-clockwise through Gore, Wilson, Sunset Blvd, Glen Tay Rd, and Scotch Line
• Participants advised to finish within 90 minutes to avoid running in dark and traffic
• On-street and town lot parking available near start line