Tombstone Trot
Tombstone Trot is a running and rucking race on October 18, 2026 in Waukesha, WI, with an entry fee of $32.50.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (87 days to go)
- Price
- $32.50
- Sports
- RunningRucking
From the Organizer
🏃♂️ Tombstone Trot – Celebrate 177 Years of Prairie Home Cemetery 🏃♀️
Join Prairie Home Cemetery & Silver Circle Sports Events for the Tombstone Trot, a unique run/walk through history! Prairie Home Cemetery is celebrating its 177th anniversary, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Friends of Prairie Home Cemetery, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the cemetery. Funds raised this year will go toward installing a monument and flagpole in the newer Veterans section of the cemetery. Thank you for your support!
✨ Event Highlights:
📍 A scenic and meaningful run/walk through Prairie Home Cemetery
🎗️ Support a historic landmark and community nonprofit
🎉 Commemorative race experience in honor of 176 years
💰 Friends of Prairie Home Cemetery will be offering:
🎟️ 50/50 Raffle (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
Tickets: $5 each or 5 for $20
Cash & credit accepted
🎊 Drawing at 10:00 AM (Need not be present to win)
📖 Prairie Home Cemetery History Books – Available for purchase ($10 each)
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event that honors history while celebrating fitness and community! 🎽👟
🏃♂️ Tombstone Trot Course Description 🏃♀️
Experience a one-of-a-kind run/walk through the beautiful, tree-lined, historic grounds of Prairie Home Cemetery. The course meanders past scenic landscapes, offering a peaceful and reflective atmosphere, especially with the stunning fall colors—be sure to check out the course video! 🍂🍁
The start/finish line is a sight to behold, lined with American flags 🇺🇸, creating a truly memorable experience from beginning to end.
📍 View the Course Map Here: 5K Course | 2 Mile Walk Course
Courses subject to change.
Join us for a race that blends history, nature, and community spirit in a setting like no other!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
59°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waukesha Wwtp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Waukesha, WI
Population
70,779
as of 2023
City Elevation
797 ft
Nearest Airport
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Rucking
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
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Tombstone Trot
Oct 18, 2026