Tombstone Trot
About this race
🏃♂️ 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!
Join fellow runners on October 18, 2026 for the Tombstone Trot. It's a fantastic 5K, 3.2K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Waukesha.
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Running
5K Run
5K Ruck
Kiddos Run
Walking
2 Mile Walk
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About Waukesha
Tombstone Trot takes place in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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