El Trote
De Las Calacas 2026
Lively Cultural Event & Certified 5K Race
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, El Trote De Las Calacas (the Skeleton Trot), a USTF certified 5K race (and walk) steps off amid music and fanfare at 9 am on a course that begins at the Gail Borden Public Library at 270 N. Grove, Elgin, Illinois. The Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation and the U-46 Educational Foundation have partnered to create an extraordinary race and fall season for this community.
Look back at 2025's race
Check out more photos from race day!
Media
Martha Martinez, Jean Bednar, Mayor Dave Kaptain and Elisa Lara invite you to cheer on the runners and enjoy the Marketplace!
We thank our speakers, Dr. Suzanne Johnson, Elisa Lara and Jean Bednar for wearing the official 2025 El Trote shirt.
News
Skeleton Trot 5K and Marketplace Festival to benefit U-46 and Gail Borden Library foundations
Elgin Courier-News
Published September 30, 2025 | By Mike Danahey
Spooktacular community gatherings and Day of the Dead celebrations will be held in the Elgin area now through the first weekend in November. Here’s a rundown of many of them to help you start making plans.
Skeleton Trot 5K and Marketplace Festival to benefit U-46 and Gail Borden Library foundations
Daily Herald
Published August 20, 2025 | By Denise Raleigh
Two local organizations are teaming up once again to present a celebration of Mexican culture. Organizers hope to build on the enthusiasm from last year’s event, when they expected 500 participants but nearly double that number showed up.
The race is presented by a partnership between the U-46 Educational Foundation and the Gail Borden Public Library Foundation.
2025 Sponsors
