El Trote de las Calacas (The Skeleton Trot)
Elgin, Illinois, United States
Oct, 2027 (TBD)
5k
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Race Information
El Trote De Las Calacas/The Skeleton Trot is a USATF-certified 5K race (and walk) held November 2. It will step off at 8 am on a course that begins at the Gail Borden Public Library at 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, and 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.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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