# Tombstone Trot - **When:** Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT - **Where:** Prairie Home Cemetery, Waukesha, WI, 53186 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-165601-tombstone-trot ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Waukesha/TombstoneTrot?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq ## Description 🏃‍♂️ 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! --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-165601-tombstone-trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165601-tombstone-trot) — data from Run This (runthis.run).