Skeleton Trot 5K 2025 Early Bird Registration Now Open
Karen Fox, President of the Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation and John Devereux, President of the U-46 Educational Foundation, are pleased to announce the opening of registration for the 5K El Trote run/walk that will take place on October 18, 2025.
Two local organizations teamed up to present a major celebration of Mexican culture in 2024. This 5K showcased community diversity while raising funds to support thousands of residents served by both School District U-46 and the Gail Borden Public Library District.
Ther running of the skeletons 5K is a remarkable partnership between the two foundations. They worked together to create an extraordinary family-friendly race for this community.
“In 2024, we were hoping for 500 participants,” said Fox. “We were totally and happily surprised when almost double that amount of people participated.”
“We were so pleased with the response,” said Devereux. “People of all ages showed up and they let us know how much they enjoyed themselves with 95% of those surveyed saying that they would definitely participate again.”
With music, churros, Catrinas and more, people commented that, “It was a great experience,” “We enjoyed everything,” and “It was an excellent event.”
Organizers plan to make improvements for 2025 with a start time of 9 am instead of 8 am and shorter lines for the free churros and hot chocolate.
Again in 2025, there will be a new T-shirt design, early bird and team pricing and much more.
Additionally, sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and organizations interested in supporting this unique cultural event while gaining exposure to a diverse audience.
We would also like to point out that there are other local 5K races prior to El Trote. The Pads of Elgin Home Run 5K takes place on April 26, 2025 (https://secure.qgiv.com/for/homerun5k/event/homerun5k2025/) and the Elgin Valley Fox Trot #48 takes place on June 1, 2025 (https://elginfoxtrot.org/).
About the U-46 Educational Foundation – From scholarships for deserving college-bound seniors to grants for teachers and staff, the U-46 Educational Foundation creates opportunities that expand student learning and well-being for the nearly 35,000 students in School District U-46. www.u-46.org/Foundation
About the Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation – The Foundation celebrates the Library’s quest to enhance literacy in the community and to sustain a world-class Library District that supports reading initiatives, engaging exhibits that have changed lives, capital projects and more. www.gailborden.info/foundation
Both foundations are nonprofit organizations and all donations are tax exempt.