14.7K
Glen Tay Block Race
Thu, Aug 28 · 4:00 PM
$20
14.7K
- Past race
- Road
Glen Tay Block Race 2025
- Perth, Ontario
About Glen Tay Block Race 2025
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.
Distances and events
Prices from the organizer. Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing.
Highlights
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
Course
- Surface
- Road
- Location
- Perth, Ontario
Course details
- 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
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Listing freshness
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Last updated: October 2, 2026
