Glen Tay Block Race 2026

Take on the historic Glen Tay Block Race in Perth, Ontario on Thursday, August 27, 2026. This 14.7K road race starts and finishes at Perth Museum and follows a loop through Gore Street, Wilson Street, Sunset Boulevard, Glen Tay Road, and Scotch Line. The race begins at 6:00 PM, with roads reopening at 7:30 PM, so runners should aim to finish within 90 minutes. Online registration is available through Events.com, and race-day registration opens at 5:00 PM for $25 cash. Browse more Ontario road races or return to the Canadian race calendar. The event traces its history to 1907 and was revived in 1967.

The 14.7K loop starts on Gore Street outside the Perth Museum. It runs counter-clockwise through Gore Street, Wilson Street, Sunset Boulevard, Glen Tay Road, and Scotch Line before returning to Gore Street. The start/finish block is closed during the race, while runners use the left shoulder on most roads. Several water stations serve the course.

• Thursday, August 27, 2026 in Perth, Ontario
• 14.7K road race starting at 6:00 PM
• Bib pickup and race-day registration from 5:00 PM
• Start and finish at Perth Museum, 11 Gore Street East
• Roads reopen at 7:30 PM; runners should aim for a 90-minute finish
• Overall, local, and age-group awards are presented after the race