When
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Where
270 N. Grove, Elgin IL
Distance
5K
About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: El Trote De Las Calacas (Skeleton Trot)
- Date: 2026-10-10
- Location: 270 N. Grove, Elgin, IL 60120
- Distance: USTF-certified 5K race/walk
Description
- Experience: A lively cultural event in its third annual year!
- Participants: Over 1,000 attendees in 2025!
- Celebration: Honors Day of the Dead with music, food, dancing catrinas, performers, a cultural marketplace, and more.
- Start Time: Race steps off at 9 am amid music and fanfare.
Call to Action
- Join Us: Be part of the tradition. Run with the Calacas!
Community Impact
- Presented By: Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation and U-46 Educational Foundation.
- Support: Participate as a runner, walker, sponsor, or volunteer.
- Goal: Support two of the community’s premier child-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
- Mission: Every stride is an investment in the community, combining cultural celebration with a powerful fundraising mission.
More Information
- Race Link: El Trote De Las Calacas Registration
Course map
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