El Trote De Las Calacas
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT
- Location
- 270 N. Grove, Elgin, IL 60120
- Distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Join the Skeleton Trot for a festive fall 5K race and walk, supporting community foundations in Elgin.
- Fun
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Quirky
Festive
For a CauseEmbrace the spirit of the fall season at El Trote De Las Calacas, also known as the Skeleton Trot, a USTF certified 5K race and walk in Elgin, Illinois. This community-focused event steps off with music and fanfare, beginning at the Gail Borden Public Library. It's a special partnership between the Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation and the U-46 Educational Foundation, creating an extraordinary experience for the community.
What to expect
- Run or walk a USTF certified 5K course.
- Enjoy a lively start with music and fanfare.
- Begin your journey at the Gail Borden Public Library.
Standout details
- Themed as 'The Skeleton Trot'
- Benefits community foundations
- USTF certified 5K course
- Lively start with music and fanfare
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
Experience the festive El Trote De Las Calacas (Skeleton Trot), a USTF-certified 5K race/walk and lively cultural event in its third annual year! With over 1,000 attendees in 2025, all will experience the celebration honoring Day of the Dead with music, food, dancing catrinas, performers, a cultural marketplace and more. The race steps off amid music and fanfare at 9 am on a course that begins at the Gail Borden Public Library at 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL 60120.
Be part of the tradition. Run with the Calacas !
Presented by the Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation and the U-46 Educational Foundation . By participating as a runner, walker, sponsor, or volunteer, you help support two of the community’s premier child-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits. This unique partnership turns every stride into an investment for the community, combining cultural celebration with a powerful fundraising mission.