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
Ready to test your limits? The Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k brings a highly anticipated Ultra, 10K, 25K to Rockford on September 12, 2014. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of Illinois.
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. 12, 25k Saturday Sept. 13 & 50k Sunday Sept. 14. All FINISHERS of the Triple Crown will receive a special 3 spike award as well as a hoodie sweatshirt noting your achievement. Note: Those who enter but do not finish all three events will then receive socks in place of hoodie sweatshirt. Awards: Hobo Railroad Spikes to Overall Male/Female and Top 3 each age group 0-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ Awards will be given out as race progresses please check before you leave to see if you were an age group winner Hobo Stew at finish (bring a can to add to the stew), bring your favorite treat to share with all (cookies, brownies, etc.) on Sat. & Sun. Note that the 25k course will be supported for 5 hours (19+/minute per mile pace), 50k course will be supported for 8 hours (15+/minute per mile pace.) No Discounts Day of Race. No Refunds.
NO Swag Triple Crown-10k/25k/50k (3 races)
This option signs you up for all 3 races 10k Friday evening Sept. 12, 25k Saturday Sept. 13 & 50k Sunday Sept. 14. 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 0-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ Awards will be given out as race progresses please check before you leave to see if you were an age group winner Hobo Stew at finish (bring a can to add to the stew), bring your favorite treat to share with all (cookies, brownies, etc.) on Sat. & Sun. Note that the 25k course will be supported for 5 hours (19+/minute per mile pace), 50k course will be supported for 8 hours (15+/minute per mile pace.) No Discounts Day of Race. No Refunds..
Rock Cut 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. Race starts @ 7:00pm - The park closes at 10:00pm no exceptions. Guaranteed Shirts only if registered by 8/30/2014. Registration/Packet Pickup: 5:00-6:30pm - Friday 9/12 - 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. No Discounts Day of Race. No Refunds.
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 trail race. Bring your running lights, headlamps, or flashlights, trail will be marked with signage, reflective tape & glow sticks. Race starts @ 7:00pm - The park closes at 10:00pm Registration/Packet Pickup: 5:00-6:30pm - Friday 9/12 - 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. No Discounts Day of Race. No Refunds.
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.
Rock Cut Hobo 25k Trail Run
25k Starts & Finishes in the West Lake picnic area of the park. Start time: 8:00am Note that the 25k course will be supported for 5 hours (19+/minute per mile pace). Awards: Hobo Railroad Spikes to Overall Male/Female and Top 3 each age group 0-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ Awards will be given out as race progresses please check before you leave to see if you were an age group winner. Hobo Stew at finish (bring a can to add to the stew). Bring your favorite treat to share with all, (cookies, brownies, etc.). Guaranteed Shirts only if registered by Aug. 30, 2014 Day of Race Registration & Packet Pickup: Race 6:30-7:30 - Rock Cut State Park - West Lake picnic area. No Discounts Day of Race. No Refunds.
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 West Lake picnic area. Start: 8:00am. Day of Race Registration & Packet Pickup: Race 6:30-7:30 - Rock Cut State Park - West Lake picnic area. Awards: Hobo Railroad Spikes to Overall Male/Female and Top 3 each age group 0-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ Awards will be given out as race progresses please check before you leave to see if you were an age group winner Hobo Stew at finish (bring a can to add to the stew) and bring your favorite treat to share with all, (cookies, brownies, etc.). Note that the 25k course will be supported for 5 hours (19+/minute per mile pace). No Discounts Day of Race. No Refunds.
Rock Cut Hobo 50k Trail Run
50k Starts & Finishes in the Red Oak picnic area of the park. Start: 8:00am 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 0-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ Awards will be given out as race progresses please check before you leave to see if you were an age group winner. Hobo Stew at finish (bring a can to add to the stew) and bring your favorite treat to share with all, (cookies, brownies, etc.). Guaranteed Shirts only if registered by 8/30/2014 Day of Race Registration & Packet Pickup: Race 6:30-7:30am 9/14- Rock Cut State Park - Red Oak Picnic area. No Discounts Day of Race. No Refunds.
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! 50k Starts & Finishes in the Red Oak picnic area of the park. Start: 8:00am 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 0-19, 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) and bring your favorite treat to share with all, (cookies, brownies, etc.). Day of Race Registration & Packet Pickup: Race 6:30-7:30am 9/14 - Rock Cut State Park - Red Oak picnic area. No Discounts Day of Race. No Refunds.
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About Rockford
Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k takes place in Rockford, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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