# Event Details

- **Event Name**: El Trote De Las Calacas 2026 Lively Cultural Event & Certified 5K Race
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 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 more. The race steps off amid music and fanfare at 9 am on a course that begins at the Gail Borden Public Library at 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL 60120.

Be part of the tradition. Run with the Calacas! Register here: gailborden.info/trote

Presented by the Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation and the U-46 Educational Foundation. By participating as a runner, walker, sponsor, or volunteer, you help support two of the community’s premier child-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits. This unique partnership turns every stride into an investment for the community, combining cultural celebration with a powerful fundraising mission.

Presented by the Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation and the U-46 Educational Foundation. Co-sponsored by the City of Elgin, Illinois Government.

Thank you to our early sponsors:
Silver Sponsors: International Contractors, Inc. and Studio GC.
Bronze Sponsor: Senator Cristina Castro and OTTO Engineering.
Copper Sponsors: Shales McNutt LLC, State Representative Anna Moeller, 43rd District and Signs By Tomorrow - Elgin.
In-Kind Sponsors: El Milagro, Churros Y Chocolate Inc, Woodman's Markets, Explore Elgin Area, Cross Kicks Fitness - South Elgin.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elgin/el-trote-de-las-calacas-2026-lively-cultural-event-and-certified-5k-race/200030380915411
- **Event Categories**: sports, performances, workshops, entertainment, charities, marathons
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 85

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Elgin
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120
- **lat**: 42.04247
- **long**: -88.28828
- **full address**: 270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is El Trote De Las Calacas 2026 Lively Cultural Event & Certified 5K Race being held?
  - **A:** El Trote De Las Calacas 2026 Lively Cultural Event & Certified 5K Race takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am at 270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120.
- **Q**: Who is organizing El Trote De Las Calacas 2026 Lively Cultural Event & Certified 5K Race?
  - **A:** El Trote De Las Calacas 2026 Lively Cultural Event & Certified 5K Race is organized by Gail Borden Public Library.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Gail Borden Public Library's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Gail Borden Public Library a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Gail Borden Public Library has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** El Trote De Las Calacas 2026 Lively Cultural Event & Certified 5K Race is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Elgin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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