2013 - Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k
2013 distances
Trail running
NO Swag 10k Option - Rock Cut Coyote Howl "Nite" 10k Trail Run
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! This is an evening race trail race bring your running lights, headlamps, or flashlights, trail will be marked with glow sticks. Race starts @ 7:30pm - there is a 1/2 hour early start for runners who expect to average a 10 min/mile pace or more. The park closes at 10:00pm Registration/Packet Pickup: 5:00-7:00pm - Friday 9/13/13 - Rock Cut State Park - Lone Rock Cafe Awards: 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+ Pizza party immediately following race. Race Director: Scott Rollinson
Rock Cut Coyote Howl "Nite" 10k Trail Run
AS OF TODAY SEPT. 11 SIGN UP ONLINE USING NO SWAG OPTION! This is an evening race trail race bring your running lights, headlamps, or flashlights, trail will be marked with glow sticks. Race starts @ 7:30pm - there is a 1/2 hour early start for runners who expect to average a 10 min/mile pace or more. The park closes at 10:00pm Guaranteed Shirts only if registered by 9/8/13! Registration/Packet Pickup: 5:00-7:00pm - Friday 9/13/13 - Rock Cut State Park - Lone Rock Cafe Awards: 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+ Pizza party immediately following race.
Hobo Volunteers
Looking to volunteer for the Hobo Trail Races? We have many things you can do to help. Let us know what race you would like to help out with and if there is an area or job you would like to do from course marshaling, course setup, clean up, aid station, registration, finish line and more.
NO Swag 25k Option - Rock Cut Hobo 25 k Trail Run
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! 25k Starts & Finishes in the Olson lake area of the park. Awards: 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+ Hobo Stew at finish (bring a can to add to the stew). Start time: 8:00AM Day of Race Registration & Packet Pickup: Race 6:30-7:30am 9/13/2013 - Rock Cut State Park - Olson Lake Area. No Discounts Day of Race. Co-Race Directors - Dan Koltoff & Brandon Pierce
Rock Cut Hobo 25k Trail Run
AS OF TODAY SEPT. 11 SIGN UP ONLINE USING NO SWAG OPTION! 25k Starts & Finishes in the Olson lake area of the park. Awards: 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+ Hobo Stew at finish (bring a can to add to the stew). Guaranteed Shirts only if registered by 9/8/13! Start time: 8:00AM Day of Race Registration & Packet Pickup: Race 6:30-7:30am 9/13/2013 - Rock Cut State Park - Olson Lake Area. No Discounts Day of Race. Co-Race Directors - Dan Koltoff & Brandon Pierce
NO Swag 50k Option - Rock Cut Hobo 50k Trail Run
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! 25k Starts & Finishes in the Olson lake area of the park. Awards: 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+ Hobo Stew at finish (bring a can to add to the stew). Start time: 8:00AM Day of Race Registration & Packet Pickup: Race 6:30-7:30am 9/13/2013 - Rock Cut State Park - Olson Lake Area. No Discounts Day of Race. Co-Race Directors - Dan Koltoff & Brandon Pierce
Rock Cut Hobo 50k Trail Run
AS OF TODAY SEPT. 11 SIGN UP ONLINE USING NO SWAG OPTION! 50k Starts & Finishes in the Olson lake area of the park. Awards: 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+ Hobo Stew at finish (bring a can to add to the stew). Guaranteed Shirts only if registered by 9/8/13! Start time: 8:00AM Day of Race Registration & Packet Pickup: Race 6:30-7:30am 9/13/2013 - Rock Cut State Park - Olson Lake Area. No Discounts Day of Race. Co-Race Directors - Dan Koltoff & Brandon Pierce
Race-day weather
Conditions on September 13, 2013 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 6:34 AM and sets at 7:09 PM local time (CDT) in Rockford on September 13, 2013 — 12h 34m of daylight.
Course
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- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
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