El Trote De Las Calacas/The Skeleton Trot

Group/Team Registration

Multi-person registration is available for 4 people or more. A discount will be applied. Shirts are an additional purchase.

What is El Trote De Las Calacas/The Skeleton Trot?

El Trote De Las Calacas/The Skeleton Trot is a USATF-certified 5K race (and walk) held November 2. It will step off at 8 am on a course that begins at the Gail Borden Public Library at 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, and winds through Elgin’s historic northeast neighborhood and scenic bike path along the Fox River.
The Skeleton Trot will showcase community diversity while raising funds to support thousands of residents served by both School District U-46 and the Gail Borden Public Library District, the partners for the event. Both are registered 501(c)(3) organizations.

Can anyone participate?

Yes! The race is open to participants of all ages, ability levels and backgrounds.

Volunteers

Volunteers are needed and welcome to assist with registration, packet pickup, refreshments, course marshals, and more. If you are interested, please visit gailborden.info/volunteer to sign up.

How do I register and can I register in person?

What do I get by registering?

Participants will receive a goodie bag with a specially designed shirt and a unique bib number. On race day, you will receive additional items such as a medal, champurrado (hot chocolate) and churros (sweet treats) at the finish line and other free cool stuff. (Items subject to change.)
T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 600 registrants. (*Sizes may vary.)
Medals are guaranteed to the first 600 finishers.

When can I pick up my bib and t-shirt?

Packet pick-up will take place Thursday, October 24 (4-8 pm), Saturday, October 26 (9-5 pm) and Wednesday, October 30 (4-8 pm) at the Gail Borden Public Library Main Library.

Is the race timed?

Participants will get a timed bib. The results will be automatically recorded when crossing the finish line.

Is there a deadline to register for El Trote? Can I register for the event on race day?

The last day for registration is October 18. We will not allow registrations after this date and there will not be same-day registration.

Does every participant need to provide an email address?

Every person 18 years of age and up is required to provide his/her individual email address. Each participant must sign a waiver form. Minors under 18 years need an adult to register for them and sign a waiver form on their behalf.

Does every participant need to register?

Yes, all participants will need to have an official registration to be on the course.

Is everyone required to sign a waiver form?

Yes. All participants are required to sign and submit the Agreement and Liability Waiver including walkers, joggers, runners, skippers, bikers, and wheelchair participants.

Are strollers allowed during El Trote?

Are pets allowed on the race course?

Can I get a refund or reimbursement?

Below are the Packet Pick-Up Dates and Times.

Gail Borden Public Library: 270 N. Grove Ave. Elgin, IL 60120

Thursday, October 24 from 4-8 pm in the Grove Room, Second Floor
Saturday, October 26 from 9-5 pm in the Meadows Community Rooms, First Floor
Wednesday, October 30 from 4-8 pm in the Conference Room, Second Floor

Who gets an award?

Trote de las Calacas FAQ