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El Trote de las Calacas 5K

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2026-10-10 08:00:00 2026-10-10 12:00:00 America/Chicago El Trote de las Calacas 5K Join the fun at the 3rd annual Trot of the Skeletons! The Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation and the U-46 Educational Foundation have teamed up to bring this exciting 5K fundraising Race. Main Library -

Saturday, October 10
8:00am - 12:00pm

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Join the fun at the 3rd annual Trot of the Skeletons! The Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation and the U-46 Educational Foundation have teamed up to bring this exciting 5K fundraising Race.

Celebrate the Day of the Dead with delicious food, cultural marketplace, music and amazing costumes.  

Race starts at 9:00am

To register, volunteer or sponsor visit:  https://gailborden.info/trote

Thank you to our sponsors:

Co-sponsored by The City of Elgin

Gold Sponsor:  Elgin State Bank

Silver Sponsor:  International Contractors, Inc., Studio GC, Leith Heating & Cooling, Right at School, Ezee Fiber, Denise Broz

Bronze Sponsors:  State Senator Christina Castro, OTTO Engineering, Councilwoman Rose Martinez, FRWRD, Elgin Community College, Tridorian

Copper Sponsors:  Shales McNutt, LLC, State Representative Anna Moeller, Signs by Tomorrow - Elgin, Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce

In Kind Sponsors: El Milagro, Churros y Chocolate, Inc., Woodman's, Explore Elgin Area, Cross Kicks Fitness - South Elgin, La Michoacana Paradise, Explore Elgin Area, Jarritos

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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