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El Trote De Las Calacas

October 10, 2026
Elgin, IL 60120 US

Events

Age Based and Team Pricing

5k

Price: $60
($0: Ages 0 - 5)
($20: Ages 6 - 11)
Time: 9:00AM CDT
Multi-Person pricing for groups of 4 or more (must be registered at the same time)

 

By participating as a runner, walker, sponsor, or volunteer, you help support two of the community’s premier child-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

Shirt Policy:  Discounted registrations for children (ages 0-11) and multi-person teams do not include shirts.  You may purchase shirts separately at checkout.  Shirt sizes are subject to availability for registrations received after September 30 due to production timelines.

 

Thank you to everyone who has registered for the 2026 El Trote de las Calacas 5K!

Please see the packet pickup dates and times below:

Location: Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL 60120

Saturday, October 3, from 9 am to 3 pm

Wednesday, October 7, from 4 to 8 pm

Thursday, October 8, from 11 am to 2 pm and 4 to 8 pm

The event will take place rain or shine. But, in case of a cancellation due to inclement/unsafe weather conditions, race registrants will be notified via email by 7:30 am the morning of the event. Please be sure to check your email for updates if the weather looks unfavorable.

About

Race 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 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.

Race Location

270 N. Grove
Elgin, IL 60120 US View Location on Map

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Rose Martinez for Mayor
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National Coalition for Latinxs with Disabilities
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Luna Behavioral Health Center
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State Farm
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In-Kind Sponsors

Fox River Triad Medal

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Register for all three races to get this medal!

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Elgin Valley Fox Trot

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DUbliNDEE Kilted 5K Race and Fun Walk

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