2018 - Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k
2018 distances
Trail running
Triple Crown-10k/25k/50k (3 races)
This option signs you up for all 3 races 10k Friday evening Sept.7, 25k Saturday Sept. 8 & 50k Sunday Sept. 9. 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. 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.7, 25k Saturday Sept. 8 & 50k Sunday Sept. 9. 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.)
Triple Crown "Lite" 10k/25k/25k (3 races)
Triple Crown Lite - 60k This option signs you up for all 3 races 10k Friday evening Sept.7, 25k Saturday Sept. 8 & 50k Sunday Sept. 9. 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. 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 "Lite" 10k/25k/25k (3 races)
Triple Crown Lite - 60k This option signs you up for all 3 races 10k Friday evening Sept.7, 25k Saturday Sept. 8 & 50k Sunday Sept. 9. 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. 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. 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 8/29/2018 Registration/Packet Pickup: 5:00-6:30pm - Friday 9/7- 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 - all runners must finish by 9:30pm - the park closes at 10:00pm and gates are locked no exceptions. Registration/Packet Pickup: 5:00-6:30pm - Friday 9/7- 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.
Rock Cut Hobo 25k Trail Run (to pick either the Saturday or Sunday 25k)
25k Starts & Finishes: Saturday - West Lake Picnic are and Sunday 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 8/29/2018
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: Saturday - West Lake Picnic are and Sunday the Red Oak picnic area of the park. Start time: 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 8/29/2018
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 7, 2018 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 6:28 AM and sets at 7:20 PM local time (CDT) in Rockford on September 7, 2018 — 12h 52m of daylight.
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- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
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