2025 - Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k
2025 distances
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 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.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 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.12, 25k Saturday Sept. 13 & 50k Sunday Sept. 14 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.12, 25k Saturday Sept. 13 & 50k Sunday Sept. 14 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 9/3/2025 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
Race-day weather
Conditions on September 12, 2025 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 6:33 AM and sets at 7:11 PM local time (CDT) in Rockford on September 12, 2025 — 12h 37m of daylight.
Course
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2025 results — Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k
196 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the Hobo Coyote Howl "Nite" 10k Trail Run
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Wakeley | 45:35 | 7:20 /mi |
| 2 | Daniel Martinez | 45:38 | 7:21 /mi |
| 3 | Andy Swanson | 45:42 | 7:21 /mi |
| 4 | Zach Dinkle | 46:18 | 7:27 /mi |
| 5 | Aiden Gruner | 48:34 | 7:49 /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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