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Tombstone Trot

October 19, 2025 Waukesha, WI 53186 US

Events

5K Run

$32.50 9:00AM CDT Price increases after August 30, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

2 Mile Walk

$32.50 9:00AM CDT Price increases after August 30, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Kiddos Run

$0 8:45AM CDT Registration ends October 19, 2025 at 11:59am CDT

🏃‍♂️ Tombstone Trot – Celebrate 176 Years of Prairie Home Cemetery 🏃‍♀️

Join Prairie Home Cemetery & Silver Circle Sports Events for the Tombstone Trot, a unique run/walk through history! Prairie Home Cemetery is celebrating its 176th anniversary, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Friends of Prairie Home Cemetery, Inc. 501(c)(3).

✨ Event Highlights:
📍 A scenic and meaningful run/walk through Prairie Home Cemetery
🎗️ Support a historic landmark and community nonprofit
🎉 Commemorative race experience in honor of 176 years

💰 Friends of Prairie Home Cemetery will be offering:
🎟️ 50/50 Raffle (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM)

Tickets: $5 each or 5 for $20
Cash & credit accepted
🎊 Drawing at 10:00 AM (Need not be present to win)
📖 Prairie Home Cemetery History Books – Available for purchase ($10 each)

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event that honors history while celebrating fitness and community! 🎽👟


🏃‍♂️ Tombstone Trot Course Description 🏃‍♀️

Experience a one-of-a-kind run/walk through the beautiful, tree-lined, historic grounds of Prairie Home Cemetery. The course meanders past scenic landscapes, offering a peaceful and reflective atmosphere, especially with the stunning fall colors—be sure to check out the course video! 🍂🍁

The start/finish line is a sight to behold, lined with American flags 🇺🇸, creating a truly memorable experience from beginning to end.

📍 View the Course Map Here: 5K Course | 2 Mile Walk Course
Courses subject to change.

Join us for a race that blends history, nature, and community spirit in a setting like no other!

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🏅 Finisher & Age Group Awards 🏅

Every participant will receive a custom finisher woodle, handcrafted by Ridgeway Woodworks—a unique keepsake to commemorate your race!

🏆 Overall Awards
The top overall male & female finishers in each distance will receive a custom award provided by our partner, Ridgeway Woodworks.

🥇 Age Group Awards
The top 3 male & female finishers in each 5-year age group will receive a custom medal. Age groups include:

  • 0-14, then every 5 years (e.g., 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, etc.).

🎖 Finisher Medals
All participants will receive a woodle, custom-made by Ridgeway Woodworks—a perfect way to celebrate your achievement!

Whats a woodle?

Miss your medal? Here is how to get it.


📅 Race Day Schedule – Sunday, October 19, 2025

📍 Race Location: 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

📌 Check-In & Packet Pick-Up

PLEASE BRING YOUR RECEIPT WITH YOU!
You do not need to print it, but we will need to scan the QR code on your receipt. Please have your email accessible on your mobile device or save a screenshot of your receipt with the QR code to your device’s image library.


📝 Day-of Registration

We strongly encourage you to register before race day – it only takes a few minutes on your phone. If you need to register on race day, you can do so electronically on your mobile device.
🚫 No paper registration available.


🚗 Parking

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

We look forward to seeing you on race day!


👕 Race Shirts

  • Shirts are cotton unisex and guaranteed for those registered before noon on October 4th.
  • After that, shirts will be available while online supplies last.
  • Everything you need to know about shirts can be found here.

👧 Kiddos 1K – FREE for Kids!

  • Kids can run the FREE 1K if a parent is running.
  • Each registered kiddo will receive a bib and finisher medal.
  • Shirts are available for purchase during registration.


⏱ Timing

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

📌 How to Wear Your Bib – [Instructions Here]


🔄 Race Changes & Transfers

Want to change something? Here’s how you can transfer, defer, change shirt size, or switch distances:

  1. Log in to RunSignUp.com
  2. Select Profile
  3. Scroll down to the race you’d like to modify
  4. Click Manage Registration
  5. Choose from the available options:
    • Transfer registration
    • Change shirt size
    • Modify team
    • Switch distances
    • Resend confirmation/QR code
    • Request a deferral

SCSE Wants to Help You Save! 💰🏃‍♂️

At Silver Circle Sports Events, we love rewarding our runners! Now, you can earn money back on your registration just by inviting your friends to join you at the race.

Here’s how it works:

✅ At Checkout – After registering, you'll have the option to share your unique referral link on Facebook.
✅ Email Confirmation – Your registration receipt will include a personal referral link that you can forward to friends.
✅ Earn Rewards – For every 5 friends who register using your link, you’ll receive $20 back on your registration—it’s that easy!

More friends, more savings! 🎉 Whether you’re running, walking, or just in it for the post-race snacks, why not bring your crew along and get rewarded?

Start saving today—register now! 🏃‍♀️


🏢 Workplace Wellness Program Partnerships

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

📌 How It Works:

  1. Contact us with your workplace information.
  2. We’ll create a custom discount code for your team to use at checkout.
  3. The day after the race, we’ll send an invoice for the discounted entries, payable online.

Let us know how we can help promote wellness at your workplace!


🙌 Volunteers Needed!

We need volunteers for aid stations, course marshals, and more. If you or your group are interested, we would greatly appreciate your support!

🎟 All volunteers earn a FREE entry to a future race.

📌 Sign up to volunteer by clicking the volunteer link in the menu above.


Insurance

We get it—life happens! That’s why we recommend purchasing event insurance during checkout.

What is RegShield Insurance?
Race insurance, provided by RegShield (a FanShield product), offers peace of mind by reimbursing the registration cost if you’re unable to attend due to covered reasons, including:

  • Accident
  • Illness
  • Family emergency

Need Help with Insurance?
RegShield is a third-party provider. For any questions related to your plan, contact FanShield:
📧 help@fanshield.com
📞 1-844-849-4827 EXT. 1


🏁 Silver Circle Sports Events

This event is produced, timed, and managed by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC.

📌 Need help with an event? Contact us to learn how we can assist with race planning, timing, and management.

We look forward to seeing you on race day!


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Event Location

Prairie Home Cemetery
605 S Prairie Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186 US

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