El Trote De Las Calacas
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Elgin, Illinois
- Price $38.99
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at El Trote De Las Calacas, a vibrant cultural celebration and USTF-certified 5K race/walk taking place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Elgin, Kane. This spirited event, now in its third year, invites participants to honor the Day of the Dead with a day full of music, food, and lively performances. The race kicks off at 9 am from the Gail Borden Public Library, located at 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL 60120, promising a festive atmosphere that brings the community together.
With over 1,000 attendees in 2025, El Trote De Las Calacas is more than just a race; it's a celebration of culture and community spirit. Enjoy the sights and sounds of dancing catrinas, explore a cultural marketplace, and indulge in delicious food while supporting two local child-focused nonprofit organizations. Whether you're a runner, walker, sponsor, or volunteer, your participation will not only enhance the festivities but also contribute to a meaningful cause. Be part of this enchanting tradition and run with the calacas!
With over 1,000 attendees in 2025, El Trote De Las Calacas is more than just a race; it's a celebration of culture and community spirit. Enjoy the sights and sounds of dancing catrinas, explore a cultural marketplace, and indulge in delicious food while supporting two local child-focused nonprofit organizations. Whether you're a runner, walker, sponsor, or volunteer, your participation will not only enhance the festivities but also contribute to a meaningful cause. Be part of this enchanting tradition and run with the calacas!
Organiser's Description
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 communitys 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.
_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 communitys 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.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.99 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$38.99
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