17th Annual Peter De Mott Peace Trot 5K & 1 Mile
- Date Sun 21st June 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Ithaca, New York
- Price Free
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 17th Annual Peter De Mott Peace Trot on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in beautiful Ithaca, Tompkins! This exciting event features both a 5K run and a 1-mile trot, making it perfect for participants of all ages and skill levels. Whether you choose to trot, run, walk, roll, stroll, skip, mosey, or saunter, you’ll be part of a vibrant community celebrating the legacy of peace activist Peter De Mott.
This fun-filled Father’s Day event has something for everyone, from casual walkers to serious runners looking to conquer a fast course. Registration opens at 7:30 AM, with the trot kicking off at 9:00 AM at the Marina in Cass Park. Enjoy delicious post-race refreshments, collect a unique t-shirt, and compete for quirky prizes while supporting a great cause. Sign up for just $35, or raise $100 in sponsorships to have your registration fee waived. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a memorable day dedicated to peace and community spirit!
This fun-filled Father’s Day event has something for everyone, from casual walkers to serious runners looking to conquer a fast course. Registration opens at 7:30 AM, with the trot kicking off at 9:00 AM at the Marina in Cass Park. Enjoy delicious post-race refreshments, collect a unique t-shirt, and compete for quirky prizes while supporting a great cause. Sign up for just $35, or raise $100 in sponsorships to have your registration fee waived. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a memorable day dedicated to peace and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
TROT, RUN, WALK, ROLL, STROLL, SKIP, MOSEY OR SAUNTER IN THE 2026 PETER DE MOTT PEACE TROT!
The Peter De Mott Peace Trot is an annual 5k and 1-mile run organized and hosted by the Ithaca Catholic Worker in honor of peace activist, runner and Ithaca community member, Peter De Mott. Peter worked tirelessly to bring about a more just and peaceful world. This event has become a fun filled, family Fathers Day event in its sixteen years. We also invite serious runners to its well known fast course to try and equal race records.
The suggested registration fee is $35 and increases to $45 on race day. Alternatively, if you raise $100+ in sponsorships, we will waive your $35 registration fee.
All participants will receive one of our newly designed collectable t-shirts. You will enjoy some nutritious food after the run and age group winners receive unique, practical, artistic or quirky prizes of their own choosing. Wont you join us?
REGISTRATION OPENS AT 7:30 AM! THE TROT STARTS AT 9:00 AM! WE WILL CONTINUE TO TROT IN CASS PARK, BUT THIS YEAR WE WILL BE AT THE MARINA DUE TO CONSTRUCTION AT OUR NORMAL PAVILION SITE.
Mail to:
Ithaca Catholic Worker
411 South Plain Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
The Peter De Mott Peace Trot is an annual 5k and 1-mile run organized and hosted by the Ithaca Catholic Worker in honor of peace activist, runner and Ithaca community member, Peter De Mott. Peter worked tirelessly to bring about a more just and peaceful world. This event has become a fun filled, family Fathers Day event in its sixteen years. We also invite serious runners to its well known fast course to try and equal race records.
The suggested registration fee is $35 and increases to $45 on race day. Alternatively, if you raise $100+ in sponsorships, we will waive your $35 registration fee.
All participants will receive one of our newly designed collectable t-shirts. You will enjoy some nutritious food after the run and age group winners receive unique, practical, artistic or quirky prizes of their own choosing. Wont you join us?
REGISTRATION OPENS AT 7:30 AM! THE TROT STARTS AT 9:00 AM! WE WILL CONTINUE TO TROT IN CASS PARK, BUT THIS YEAR WE WILL BE AT THE MARINA DUE TO CONSTRUCTION AT OUR NORMAL PAVILION SITE.
Mail to:
Ithaca Catholic Worker
411 South Plain Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Races
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Register and Pay by CREDIT CARD!
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 21st June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Register and Pay by CHECK!
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 21st June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
5K (Timed)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 21st June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
1 Mile (Timed)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 21st June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
I'm Trotting, but I Won't Be Timed!
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 21st June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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