14.7K
14.7K
Thu, Aug 27 · 6:00 PM
$22.61
- Past race
- Road
Glen Tay Block Race 2026
- Perth Museum, Perth, Ontario
About 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.
Distances and events
Prices from the organizer. Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing.
Highlights
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
Course
- Surface
- Road
- Venue
- Perth Museum
- Address
- 11 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario K7H 1H4
- Location
- Perth, Ontario
Course details
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.
Venue location
Perth Museum · 11 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario K7H 1H4. This map shows the venue, not the course route.
Things to know
Race-day weather
Season: Summer 2026
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Listing freshness
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Last updated: August 13, 2026
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