El Trote De Las Calacas Lively Cultural Event & Certified 5K Race

Name: El Trote De Las Calacas Lively Cultural Event & Certified 5K Race
Start: 2026-10-10T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-10T08:00:00-05:00
Location: Gail Borden Public Library 270 N Grove Ave

October 10 @ 8:00 am

The Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation and the U-46 Educational Foundation have partnered to create an extraordinary race and fall season for this community.

On Saturday, October 10, 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. The course winds through Elgin’s 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.

This is a rain or shine event. The race is open to participants of all ages, ability levels and backgrounds.

For more details and to register please visit: gailborden.info/trote