El Trote De Las Calacas
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Elgin, Illinois
- Price $38.99
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the excitement at El Trote De Las Calacas, a vibrant community event taking place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Elgin, Kane County! This festive 5K race, also known as the Skeleton Trot, kicks off at 9 AM from the iconic Gail Borden Public Library, winding through the historic neighborhoods and scenic bike paths along the beautiful Fox River.
This USATF-certified race is open to participants of all ages and abilities, making it a perfect opportunity for families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts to come together for a fun-filled day of health and community spirit. In addition to the exhilarating race, participants will receive a goodie bag filled with special items, including a custom shirt and a unique bib number. Medals will be awarded to the first 600 finishers, along with prizes for the top male and female competitors in various age categories. Don't miss out on this chance to support local initiatives while enjoying a fantastic fall day! Be sure to register by October 3rd to secure your spot, and get ready for a memorable experience at El Trote De Las Calacas!
This USATF-certified race is open to participants of all ages and abilities, making it a perfect opportunity for families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts to come together for a fun-filled day of health and community spirit. In addition to the exhilarating race, participants will receive a goodie bag filled with special items, including a custom shirt and a unique bib number. Medals will be awarded to the first 600 finishers, along with prizes for the top male and female competitors in various age categories. Don't miss out on this chance to support local initiatives while enjoying a fantastic fall day! Be sure to register by October 3rd to secure your spot, and get ready for a memorable experience at El Trote De Las Calacas!
Organiser's Description
The Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation [https://gailborden.info/foundation/] and the U-46 Educational Foundation [https://www.u-46.org/FOUNDATION] have partnered to create an extraordinary race and fall season for this community. On SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, El Trote De Las Calacas (the Skeleton Trot), a USTF certified 5K race (and walk) steps off amid music and fanfare at 9 am on a course that begins at the Gail Borden Public Library at 270 N. Grove, Elgin, Illinois.
FAQ
GROUP/TEAM REGISTRATION
* Multi-person registration is available for 4 people or more. A discount will be applied. Shirts are an additional purchase.
WHAT IS EL TROTE DE LAS CALACAS/THE SKELETON TROT?
* El Trote De Las Calacas/The Skeleton Trot is a USATF-certified 5K race (and walk) held Saturday, October 18. It will step off at 9 am on a course that begins at the Gail Borden Public Library at 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, and winds through Elgins historic northeast neighborhood and scenic bike path along the Fox River.
* The Skeleton Trot will showcase community diversity while raising funds to support thousands of residents served by both School District U-46 and the Gail Borden Public Library District, the partners for the event. Both are registered 501(c)(3) organizations.
CAN ANYONE PARTICIPATE?
* Yes! The race is open to participants of all ages, ability levels and backgrounds.
VOLUNTEERS
* Volunteers are needed and welcome to assist with registration, packet pickup, refreshments, course marshals, and more. If you are interested, please visit gailborden.info/volunteer [https://gailborden.info/volunteer] to sign up.
HOW DO I REGISTER AND CAN I REGISTER IN PERSON?
* We require all participants to register online here.
WHAT DO I GET BY REGISTERING?
* Participants will receive a goodie bag with a specially designed shirt and a unique bib number. On race day, you will receive additional items such as a medal, other free cool stuff. (Items subject to change.)
* Information about t-shirts, medals and other goodies will be posted soon.
WHEN CAN I PICK UP MY BIB AND T-SHIRT?
* Packet pick-up will be announced soon.
IS THE RACE TIMED?
* Participants will get a timed bib. The results will be automatically recorded when crossing the finish line.
IS THERE A DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR EL TROTE? CAN I REGISTER FOR THE EVENT ON RACE DAY?
* The last day for registration is Friday, October 3. We will not allow registrations after this date and there will not be same-day registration.
DOES EVERY PARTICIPANT NEED TO PROVIDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS?
* Every person 18 years of age and up is required to provide his/her individual email address. Each participant must sign a waiver form. Minors under 18 years need an adult to register for them and sign a waiver form on their behalf.
DOES EVERY PARTICIPANT NEED TO REGISTER?
* Yes, all participants will need to have an official registration to be on the course.
IS EVERYONE REQUIRED TO SIGN A WAIVER FORM?
* Yes. All participants are required to sign and submit the Agreement and Liability Waiver including walkers, joggers, runners, skippers, bikers, and wheelchair participants.
ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED DURING EL TROTE?
* Yes, participants are allowed to walk/run with children in strollers.
ARE PETS ALLOWED ON THE RACE COURSE?
* Unfortunately, no pets will be allowed. Service dogs are permitted.
CAN I GET A REFUND OR REIMBURSEMENT?
* Sales are final and there are no refunds.
Who gets an award?
_*Please note that these are last year's award categories. _
* The first 600 finishers will receive a participation medal.
* The first place male and female finishers will receive an award.
* The first place in the following age categories will receive an award.
* Female:
* Age 12 and under
* Age 13-19
* Age 20-30
* Age 31-45
* Age 46-59
* Age 60+
* Male
* Age 12 and under
* Age 13-19
* Age 20-30
* Age 31-45
* Age 46-59
* Age 60+
FAQ
GROUP/TEAM REGISTRATION
* Multi-person registration is available for 4 people or more. A discount will be applied. Shirts are an additional purchase.
WHAT IS EL TROTE DE LAS CALACAS/THE SKELETON TROT?
* El Trote De Las Calacas/The Skeleton Trot is a USATF-certified 5K race (and walk) held Saturday, October 18. It will step off at 9 am on a course that begins at the Gail Borden Public Library at 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, and winds through Elgins historic northeast neighborhood and scenic bike path along the Fox River.
* The Skeleton Trot will showcase community diversity while raising funds to support thousands of residents served by both School District U-46 and the Gail Borden Public Library District, the partners for the event. Both are registered 501(c)(3) organizations.
CAN ANYONE PARTICIPATE?
* Yes! The race is open to participants of all ages, ability levels and backgrounds.
VOLUNTEERS
* Volunteers are needed and welcome to assist with registration, packet pickup, refreshments, course marshals, and more. If you are interested, please visit gailborden.info/volunteer [https://gailborden.info/volunteer] to sign up.
HOW DO I REGISTER AND CAN I REGISTER IN PERSON?
* We require all participants to register online here.
WHAT DO I GET BY REGISTERING?
* Participants will receive a goodie bag with a specially designed shirt and a unique bib number. On race day, you will receive additional items such as a medal, other free cool stuff. (Items subject to change.)
* Information about t-shirts, medals and other goodies will be posted soon.
WHEN CAN I PICK UP MY BIB AND T-SHIRT?
* Packet pick-up will be announced soon.
IS THE RACE TIMED?
* Participants will get a timed bib. The results will be automatically recorded when crossing the finish line.
IS THERE A DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR EL TROTE? CAN I REGISTER FOR THE EVENT ON RACE DAY?
* The last day for registration is Friday, October 3. We will not allow registrations after this date and there will not be same-day registration.
DOES EVERY PARTICIPANT NEED TO PROVIDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS?
* Every person 18 years of age and up is required to provide his/her individual email address. Each participant must sign a waiver form. Minors under 18 years need an adult to register for them and sign a waiver form on their behalf.
DOES EVERY PARTICIPANT NEED TO REGISTER?
* Yes, all participants will need to have an official registration to be on the course.
IS EVERYONE REQUIRED TO SIGN A WAIVER FORM?
* Yes. All participants are required to sign and submit the Agreement and Liability Waiver including walkers, joggers, runners, skippers, bikers, and wheelchair participants.
ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED DURING EL TROTE?
* Yes, participants are allowed to walk/run with children in strollers.
ARE PETS ALLOWED ON THE RACE COURSE?
* Unfortunately, no pets will be allowed. Service dogs are permitted.
CAN I GET A REFUND OR REIMBURSEMENT?
* Sales are final and there are no refunds.
Who gets an award?
_*Please note that these are last year's award categories. _
* The first 600 finishers will receive a participation medal.
* The first place male and female finishers will receive an award.
* The first place in the following age categories will receive an award.
* Female:
* Age 12 and under
* Age 13-19
* Age 20-30
* Age 31-45
* Age 46-59
* Age 60+
* Male
* Age 12 and under
* Age 13-19
* Age 20-30
* Age 31-45
* Age 46-59
* Age 60+
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