Tombstone Trot 2026 — Waukesha, WI

Date
October 18, 2026
Location
Waukesha, WI
Venue
Prairie Home Cemetery
Start Time
8:45 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $45.00
Events
5K Run, 5K Ruck, 2 Mile Walk, Kiddos Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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🏃‍♂️ 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 – Avail

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