Perry Rotary Turkey Trot

About the Event

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 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, 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!

Races Offered

Friends of Turkey Trot (T-Shirt Only)

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — Friends of Turkey Trot (T-Shirt Only)

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08:00

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$25.00

Little Gobbler Run

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 440 Yards

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$22.00

5K Run/Walk

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:40

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$40.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Canton.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 3.1° / 11.1°

wb_sunny -1.3° / 7.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 13.4 /

water_drop 70.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 3.1° / 11.1°

wb_sunny -1.3° / 7.2°

air 13.4 km/h

water_drop 70.7%

About Canton

Canton is a mid-sized city in Stark County, Northeast Ohio. It is best known as the birthplace of professional American football, since the Canton Bulldogs were the first professional football team.