Glen Tay Block Race
Glen Tay Block Race
Event Details
The Glen Tay Block Race is a unique small-town race that was first run in 1907! The race course is a 14.7 km loop that starts and ends at the Perth Museum in downtown Perth. The race, which has been held continuously since its reinstatement in 1967, starts at 6 pm on the last Thursday of August and attracts runners from Kingston to Ottawa. The overall record of 44:28 was set in 2024 by Thomas Nobbs of Ottawa and the women’s record of 52:55 was set in 2022 by Michelle Krezonoski. Spend the day visiting Heritage Perth and cap it off with a classic road race!
Please note that runners should aim to finish in 90 minutes or less.
Location & Schedule
Perth Museum, 11 Gore Street East,
Perth Ontario, K7H 1H4
5:00pm: Bib pick-up
6:00pm: Race start
7:30pm: Roads reopen
Before roads reopen: Awards and Draw Prizes
Registration
The Glen Tay Block Race is very affordable at $22.61.
Registration is located on the Events.com platform. Click here to arrive on the registration page.
Awards & Prizes
Overall male and female winners receive a blue Champion’s t-shirt, a first place medal, and their name engraved on the Bill Wilson Memorial Trophy (men) and the Perth Runners Trophy (women). The top Perth male and female athletes receive first place medals, a yellow race t-shirt, and their name engraved on the Tom Graham Trophy. Age group winners receive medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, as well as a yellow race t-shirt.
Course Description
14.7 KM of sheer country roads FUN!
Course Map
Registration closes Friday June 12th.
Event Schedule
5:00pm: Bib pick-up
6:00pm: Race start
7:30pm: Roads reopen
Before roads reopen: Awards and Draw Prizes
Sponsors
We wish to thank our generous supporters of this event:
Race Director Contact
For more information please contact the organizers: click here.
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