Tombstone Trot

The course meanders through the beautiful, tree lined, historic grounds of the Prairie Home Cemetery. Check out the video of the fall colors.

The start/finish line is lined with American Flags!

Course map.

Check out the fall colors this time of year!

Everyone receives a finisher woodle!

Overall Awards
Overall Male & Female runners for each distance will receive a custom award provided by our partner Ridgeway Woodworks. 

Age Group Awards
Top 3 male & female finishers in 5 year age groups will receive a custom medal. Age groups are 0-14, then every 5 years.

Finisher Medals
All participants will receive a magnet woodle from Ridgeway Woodworks.

Miss your medal? Here is how to get it.

PLEASE BRING YOUR RECEIPT WITH YOU!

You do not need to print it. We will need to scan the QR code on the receipt, though, so please have your email accessible on your mobile device or save a picture of your receipt with the QR code to your device’s image library. 

Sunday, October 20, 2024 - At Race Site
8:00 am: Packet Pick-Up Opens
8:45 am: 1K Kiddo's Race Starts
9:00 am: 5K Run/Walk Starts
10:00 am: Course Closes

Day of Registration
We strongly encourage you to register prior to race day -- it can be done in a few minutes using your phone. If you decide to register race day, you can do so electronically on your mobile device -- sorry, we do not offer paper registration.

Parking
Parking is available along S. Prairie Ave. There is no parking within the cemetery grounds.

The shirts are cotton unisex and those registered before noon October 4th  are guaranteed a custom race shirt.  After that, shirts be available while on line supplies last. Everything you ever wanted to know about shirts can be found right here.

Kids can run the FREE Kiddo's 1K if a parent is running. They will get a bib and finisher medal, but they must be registered in order to run. Shirts are available for purchase during registration.

This race is chip timed by Silver Circle with a chip start. Your time will start when you cross the start line and stops when you cross the finish line. 

How to wear your bib.

HOW TO TRANSFER, DEFER, CHANGE SHIRTS SIZE, & CHANGE DISTANCES

• Login into RunSignUp.com
• Select your Profile.
• Scroll down to the race you would like to modify.
• Select "Manage Registration".
• All of the race options will be listed on the menu (transfers, change shirts size, modify team, change distances, resend confirmation / QR code & deferrals)

On your emailed registration receipt, there will be a unique registration link, and a Facebook share that you can forward to your friends to let them know they should join you on your next adventure! For every 5 friends you get to register for the event using your unique email link or Facebook share, you'll get $20 back on your registration!

Are you involved with a workplace wellness program? We’d love to help!

Here’s how it works:

• • Contact us with your workplace information.
  • We will create a code for your wellness members to use at registration checkout that will waive or discount the registration fee. You can offer any discount your workplace wellness program allows.
  • The day after the race, we will send you an invoice that can be paid online.

We need volunteers for everything from aid station support to course marshals. If you or your group have an interest in volunteering, we would greatly appreciate the assistance. All volunteers can run a future race at no charge. Register to volunteer by clicking on the volunteer link in the menu above.

This event is a Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC produced, timed & managed event. Need help with an event?