Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k
About this race
Location - Rock Cut State Park
Choose to do a single events or pick the challenging Triple Crown all three races 85k or the Triple Crown "Lite" 60k with the 10k on Friday evening then a 25k Sat. & Sun. Friday Nite's 10k is an evening trail race. Bring running lights, headlamps, flashlights, etc. Trail will be marked with signage, glow sticks. and reflective markers. This is a trail race in the dark the park closes at 10:00 pm all runners must be finished by 9:30 in order to leave park before closing. Note we did say that the 10k is a trail race run in the dark on trails be sure you have practiced running on trails in the dark so you know what you are setting out to do.
10k will start near the boat launch in Rock Cut State Park, Friday Sept. 11, - 7:00pm start - Runners must be finished by 9:30 in order to be out of the park by 10:00 - gates are locked.
25k will start and finish at Red Oak picnic area, Saturday Sept. 12, - 8:00am start - Course is supported for 5 hours on Saturday. Doing your first 25k? The course on Sunday is supported for 8 hours .
50k & 25k will start and finish at the Red Oak picnic area, Sunday Sept. 13, - 8:00am start - Course is supported for 8 hours.
Triple Crown Award for those who run all three races "85k" each will receive a Hobo Railroad Spike Award. Triple Crown finishers will also receive special additional swag.
Triple Crown "Lite" Award for those who run all three races "60k" - will receive a Hobo Railroad Spike Award. Triple Crown "Lite" finishers will receive a special additional swag.
Questions call: Carol Wilson -815-670-4239 or Email: Hoboruns@rockfordroadrunners.org
Registration Day of Race & Packet Pickups:
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Sept. 11 - 10k - 5:30-6:30pm - Rock Cut State Park - near the boat launch/Lone Rock Cafe
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(NOTE DAY OF REGISTRATION FOR EVENING RACE ENDS AT 6:30PM).
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Sept. 12 - 25k - 7:00-7:45am -RED OAK Picnic area Rock Cut State Park
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Sept.13-50k&25k -7:00-7:45am- RED OAK Picnic area Rock Cut State Park
Note: 25k course will be supported for 5 hours on Saturday (approximate 19+/minute per mile pace), 50k/25k on course on Sunday will be supported for 8 hours (50k = 15+/minute per mile - 25k=30+/minute per mile pace.)
NOTE: NO Swag Option - The no swag options means you will NOT receive a short or long sleeve shirt, hoodie or other offered swag items for any race(s). This option is offered as a number of runners have asked for this option. You will be eligible for race awards.
Awards: 10k/25k/50k: Hobo Railroad Spikes to Overall Male/Female and Top 3 each age group 0-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ (Note 25k/50k age groups begin with 0-19) All FINISHERS of the Triple Crown will receive a special 3 spike award
Day of Registration Available for all Races - Note No Discounts Day of Race,
For more information visit the Rockford Road Runners Hobo Runs webpage
No Refunds.
Course Map for 10K: HERE
Course Map for 25K and 50K: HERE
Pick your distance
Trail running
Triple Crown-10k/25k/50k (3 races)
This option signs you up for all 3 races 10k Friday evening Sept.11, 25k Saturday Sept. 12 & 50k Sunday Sept. 13 All FINISHERS of the Triple Crown will receive a special 3 spike award as well as special swag noting your achievement. Note this swag is reserved and earned only those who finish all three events will receive. Awards: Hobo Railroad Spikes to Overall Male/Female & Top 3 each age group awards will be given out as race progresses please check before you leave to see if you were an age group winner. Bring your favorite treat to share with all (cookies, brownies, etc.) on Sat. & Sun. Note that the 25k course on Saturday supported for 5 hours (19+/minute per mile pace), 50k course supported for 8 hours (15+/minute per mile pace.) Course Map for 10K: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U7PyLUCPwV23y-kLIo3KsD3UdES6zP3A/view?usp=sharing Course Map for 25K and 50K: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oukoI7H0hKKnyJkE4hf9thqOMz7LPlP7/view?usp=sharing
NO Swag Triple Crown-10k/25k/50k (3 races)
This option signs you up for all 3 races 10k Friday evening Sept.11, 25k Saturday Sept. 12 & 50k Sunday Sept. 13 All finishers of the Triple Crown will receive a special 3 spike award - This is the NO swag option and runners signing up for this option WILL NOT receive any shirts, socks, hoodies, etc... Awards: Hobo Railroad Spikes to Overall Male/Female and Top 3 each age group Awards will be given out as race progresses please check before you leave to see if you were an age group winner Bring your favorite treat to share with all (cookies, brownies, etc.) on Sat. & Sun. Note that the 25k course on Saturday supported for 5 hours (19+/minute per mile pace), 50k course supported for 8 hours (15+/minute per mile pace.) Course Map for 10K: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U7PyLUCPwV23y-kLIo3KsD3UdES6zP3A/view?usp=sharing Course Map for 25K and 50K: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oukoI7H0hKKnyJkE4hf9thqOMz7LPlP7/view?usp=sharing
Triple Crown "Lite" 10k/25k/25k (3 races)
This option signs you up for all 3 races 10k Friday evening Sept.11, 25k Saturday Sept. 12 & 50k Sunday Sept. 13 All FINISHERS of the Triple Crown "Lite" will receive a spike award as well as a sweatshirt noting your achievement. Note: Those who enter but do not finish all three events will NOT receive the hoodie lite sweatshirt, this is earned and only awarded to those who signup for and complete all of the 60k. Awards: Hobo Railroad Spikes to Overall Male/Female & Top 3 each age group awards will be given out as race progresses please check before you leave to see if you were an age group winner. Bring your favorite treat to share with all (cookies, brownies, etc.) on Sat. & Sun. Note that the 25k course on Saturday supported for 5 hours (19+/minute per mile pace), 50k course supported for 8 hours (15+/minute per mile pace.) Course Map for 10K: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U7PyLUCPwV23y-kLIo3KsD3UdES6zP3A/view?usp=sharing Course Map for 25K and 50K: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oukoI7H0hKKnyJkE4hf9thqOMz7LPlP7/view?usp=sharing
NO Swag Triple Crown "Lite" 10k/25k/25k (3 races)
Triple Crown Lite - 60This option signs you up for all 3 races 10k Friday evening Sept.11, 25k Saturday Sept. 12 & 50k Sunday Sept. 13 All FINISHERS of the Triple Crown "Lite" will receive a spike award noting your achievement. This is the NO swag option and runners signing up for this option WILL NOT receive any shirts, hoodies, etc... Awards: Hobo Railroad Spikes to Overall Male/Female & Top 3 each age group awards will be given out as race progresses please check before you leave to see if you were an age group winner. Bring your favorite treat to share with all (cookies brownies, etc.) on Sat. & Sun. Note that the 25k course on Saturday supported for 5 hours (19+/minute per mile pace), 50k course supported for 8 hours (15+/minute per mile pace.) Course Map for 10K: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U7PyLUCPwV23y-kLIo3KsD3UdES6zP3A/view?usp=sharing Course Map for 25K and 50K: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oukoI7H0hKKnyJkE4hf9thqOMz7LPlP7/view?usp=sharing
Hobo Coyote Howl "Nite" 10k Trail Run
This is an evening trail race. Bring your running lights, headlamps, or flashlights, trail will be marked with signage, reflective tape & glow sticks. Note: We recommend that you practice some trail running in the dark prior to running this race. Race starts @ 7:00pm - all runners must finish by 9:30pm - the park closes at 10:00pm and gates are locked no exceptions. Guaranteed Shirts only if registered by 9/3/2026 Registration/Packet Pickup: 5:30-6:30pm - Rock Cut State Park near the boat launch. Awards: Hobo Railroad Spikes to Overall Male/Female and Top 3 each age group Pizza party immediately following race. Course Map for 10K: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U7PyLUCPwV23y-kLIo3KsD3UdES6zP3A/view?usp=sharing
NO Swag 10k Option - Hobo Coyote Howl "Nite" 10k Trail Run
This no-swag option is available for each of the Hobo Races. Runners have requested a reduced fee option where they would not receive any shirt but just race for awards. You will NOT receive a shirt or other swag if you sign up for this option! This is an evening trail race. Bring your running lights, headlamps, or flashlights, trail will be marked with signage, reflective tape & glow sticks. Race starts @ 7:00pm - all runners must finish by 9:30pm - the park closes at 10:00pm and gates are locked no exceptions. Registration/Packet Pickup: 5:30-6:30pm - Rock Cut State Park near the boat launch. Awards: Hobo Railroad Spikes to Overall Male/Female and Top 3 each age group Pizza party immediately following race. Course Map for 10K: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U7PyLUCPwV23y-kLIo3KsD3UdES6zP3A/view?usp=sharing
Hobo 25k Trail Run (to pick either the Saturday or Sunday 25k)
25k Starts & Finishes: Saturday & Sunday -Rock Cut State Park - Red Oak picnic area Start time: 8:00am Packet Pickup/Day of Registration: 7:00-7:45am Note that the 25k course on Saturday will be supported for 5 hours (19+/minute per mile pace). If you need more time to complete the 25k choose the Sunday option, course on Sunday with the 50k is supported for 8 hours. Awards: Hobo Railroad Spikes to Overall Male/Female and Top 3 each age group Awards will be given out as race progresses please check before you leave to see if you were an age group winner. Bring your favorite treat to share with all, (cookies, brownies, etc.). Course Map for 25K and 50K: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oukoI7H0hKKnyJkE4hf9thqOMz7LPlP7/view?usp=sharing
NO Swag 25k Option - Hobo 25 k Trail Run (This option will ask you to pick either the Saturday or Sunday 25k)
This option is available for each of the Hobo Races. Runners have requested a reduced fee option where they would not receive any swag but just race for awards. You will NOT receive a shirt or other swag if you sign up for this option! 25k Starts & Finishes: Saturday & Sunday -Rock Cut State Park - Red Oak picnic area Start time: 8:00am Packet Pickup/Day of Registration: 7:00-7:45am Awards: Hobo Railroad Spikes to Overall Male/Female and Top 3 each age group Awards will be given out as race progresses please check before you leave to see if you were an age group winner. Bring your favorite treat to share with all, (cookies, brownies, etc.). Note that the 25k course on Saturday will be supported for 5 hours (19+/minute per mile pace). If you need more time to complete the 25k choose the Sunday option, course on Sunday with the 50k is supported for 8 hours. Course Map for 25K and 50K: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oukoI7H0hKKnyJkE4hf9thqOMz7LPlP7/view?usp=sharing
Hobo 50k Trail Run
50k Starts & Finishes: Sunday -Rock Cut State Park -Red Oak picnic area Start time: 8:00am Packet Pickup/Day of Registration: 7:00-7:45am Note: 50k course will be supported for 8 hours (15+/minute per mile pace.) Awards: Hobo Railroad Spikes to Overall Male/Female and Top 3 each age group Awards will be given out as race progresses please check before you leave to see if you were an age group winner. Bring your favorite treat to share with all, (cookies, brownies, etc.). Course Map for 25K and 50K: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oukoI7H0hKKnyJkE4hf9thqOMz7LPlP7/view?usp=sharing
NO Swag 50k Option
This option is available for each of the Hobo Races. Many Runners have requested a reduced fee option where they would not receive any swag but just race for awards. You will NOT receive a shirt or other swag if you sign up for this option! 50k Starts & Finishes: Sunday -Rock Cut State Park - Red Oak picnic area Start time: 8:00am Packet Pickup/Day of Registration: 7:00-7:45am Note: 50k course will be supported for 8 hours (15+/minute per mile pace.) Awards: Hobo Railroad Spikes to Overall Male/Female and Top 3 each age group Bring your favorite treat to share with all, (cookies, brownies, etc.). Course Map for 25K and 50K: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oukoI7H0hKKnyJkE4hf9thqOMz7LPlP7/view?usp=sharing
Typical race-day weather
Based on 14 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Rockford, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:32 AM and sets at 7:13 PM local time (CDT) in Rockford on September 11, 2026 — 12h 40m of daylight.
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2026 results — Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k
183 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the Hobo Coyote Howl "Nite" 10k Trail Run
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Rehfeldt | 44:35 | 7:11 /mi |
| 2 | Christopher Allen | 49:11 | 7:55 /mi |
| 3 | Branden Springborn | 51:40 | 8:19 /mi |
| 4 | Aiden Gruner | 52:16 | 8:25 /mi |
| 5 | Chris Blazer | 52:20 | 8:25 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 19 Rockford events
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