2015 - Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k
2015 distances
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 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 & 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. 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 on Saturday supported for 5 hours (19+/minute per mile pace), 50k course supported for 8 hours (15+/minute per mile pace.)
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 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 on Saturday supported for 5 hours (19+/minute per mile pace), 50k course supported for 8 hours (15+/minute per mile pace.)
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 8/31/2015. Registration/Packet Pickup: 5:00-6:30pm - Friday 9/11- Rock Cut State Park - Lone Rock Cafe Awards: Hobo Railroad Spikes to Overall Male/Female and Top 3 each age group Pizza party immediately following race.
NO Swag 10k Option - Rock Cut 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 - The park closes at 10:00pm Registration/Packet Pickup: 5:00-6:30pm - Friday 9/11- Rock Cut State Park - Lone Rock Cafe Awards: Hobo Railroad Spikes to Overall Male/Female and Top 3 each age group 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.
Double-Ender 25k (2 races-25k on Sat. & Sun.)
New this year! This option signs you up for 2 races 25k Saturday Sept. 12 - 25k Sunday Sept. 13. All finishers of the Double-Ender will receive a special 2 spike award 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 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 on Saturday supported for 5 hours (19+/minute per mile pace), 25k&50k course on Sunday is supported for 8 hours (30+/minute per mile pace.)
NO Swag Double-Ender 25k (2 races-25k on Sat. & Sun.)
New this year! This option signs you up for 2 races 25k Saturday Sept. 12 - 25k Sunday Sept. 13. 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. All finishers of the Double-Ender will receive a special 2 spike award 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 on Saturday supported for 5 hours (19+/minute per mile pace), 25k&50k course on Sunday is supported for 8 hours (30+/minute per mile pace.)
Rock Cut Hobo 25k Trail Run (This option will ask you to pick either the Saturday or Sunday 25k)
25k Starts & Finishes in the Red Oak picnic area of the park. Start time: 8:00am 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. 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. 31, 2014
NO Swag 25k Option - Rock Cut 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 in the Red Oak picnic area. Start: 8:00am. Day of Race Registration & Packet Pickup: Race 6:30-7:30 - Rock Cut State Park - Red Oak picnic area. 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. 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 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.
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 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 8/31/2014
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 Hobo Stew at finish (bring a can to add to the stew) and bring your favorite treat to share with all, (cookies, brownies, etc.).
Race-day weather
Conditions on September 11, 2015 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 6:32 AM and sets at 7:13 PM local time (CDT) in Rockford on September 11, 2015 — 12h 41m of daylight.
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