5K · Elgin, IL
El Trote De Las Calacas
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…
Start line: 270 N. Grove
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The 2026 running was Saturday, October 10, 2026. No 2027 date is announced yet — this page updates daily as the organiser posts one.
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Frequently asked
- When is the El Trote De Las Calacas?
- The El Trote De Las Calacas most recently ran on Saturday, October 10, 2026. A new date has not been announced yet — this page updates daily as the organiser posts one.
- Where does the El Trote De Las Calacas start?
- The El Trote De Las Calacas starts at 270 N. Grove in Elgin, IL.
- What distances does the El Trote De Las Calacas offer?
- The El Trote De Las Calacas offers 5K.
Listed on RunSignup and Race Roster. 1 past edition recorded. Race details are the organiser’s — confirm the date and start time with them before you travel.