El Trote De Las Calacas
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El Trote De Las Calacas
El Trote De Las Calacas is a USTF certified 5K race and walk held as part of a Day of the Dead cultural event. The event is in its third annual year and drew over 1,000 attendees in 2025. Activities listed for the event include live music, food, dancing catrinas, performers and a cultural marketplace.
The course begins at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL 60120. The running distance is listed as 5K (3.1 miles). Registration information in the source lists an opening date of 4/1/2026 and a closing date of 5/1/2026 with a registration fee of $35.00.
The event is presented by the Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation and the U-46 Educational Foundation. Participation supports two child-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits connected to those organizations. The event combines a timed, certified running event with cultural programming and a marketplace to reflect the Day of the Dead theme. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
