Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k
Date
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 7:00 PM CDTRace options
10 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
Quick take
A multi-day trail challenge in Rock Cut State Park, featuring a unique night 10K and the "Hobo Railroad Spike" award.
Best for: runners who like a competitive edge
Race options
Distances & registration
10 optionsTap a distance to see fee tiers and close dates.
10K
2 options · closes Sep 10, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT
4mo 4d 9h 49m leftHobo Coyote Howl "Nite" 10k Trail Run
Closes Sep 10, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT · From $40.00
NO Swag 10k Option - Hobo Coyote Howl "Nite" 10k Trail Run
Closes Sep 10, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT · From $30.00
60K
2 options · closes Sep 10, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT
4mo 4d 9h 49m leftNO Swag Triple Crown "Lite" 10k/25k/25k (3 races)
Closes Sep 10, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT · From $105.00
Triple Crown "Lite" 10k/25k/25k (3 races)
Closes Sep 10, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT · From $120.00
85K
2 options · closes Sep 10, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT
4mo 4d 9h 49m leftNO Swag Triple Crown-10k/25k/50k (3 races)
Closes Sep 10, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT · From $105.00
Triple Crown-10k/25k/50k (3 races)
Closes Sep 10, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT · From $130.00
25K
2 options · closes Sep 10, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT
4mo 4d 9h 49m leftHobo 25k Trail Run (to pick either the Saturday or Sund…
Closes Sep 10, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT · From $45.00
NO Swag 25k Option - Hobo 25 k Trail Run (This option w…
Closes Sep 10, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT · From $40.00
50K
2 options · closes Sep 10, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT
4mo 4d 9h 49m leftHobo 50k Trail Run
Closes Sep 10, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT · From $55.00
NO Swag 50k Option
Closes Sep 10, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT · From $45.00
Race feel
- Competitive
- Quirky
Competitive
QuirkyThe 19th Annual Hobo Trail Runs invite you to Rock Cut State Park for a unique multi-day trail adventure. Choose from a Friday evening 10K, a Saturday 25K, or a Sunday 25K/50K. For the ultimate challenge, tackle the "Triple Crown" (85K total) or "Triple Crown Lite" (60K total) across all three days. The Friday 10K is a distinctive night trail race, requiring headlamps for navigation. Finishers of the Triple Crown challenges receive a special Hobo Railroad Spike Award.
What to expect
- A Friday night 10K trail race requiring running lights.
- Multiple distance options over three days, including 25K, 50K, and multi-race "Triple Crown" challenges.
- Course support available for specific durations each day.
Standout details
- Friday night 10K trail race
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Rockford Road Runners 19th Annual Hobo Rendezvous 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.
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& 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: Sept. 11 - 10k - 5:30-6:30pm - Rock Cut State Park - near the boat launch/Lone Rock Cafe (NOTE DAY OF REGISTRATION FOR EVENING RACE ENDS AT 6:30PM). Sept. 12 - 25k - 7:00-7:45am -RED OAK Picnic area Rock Cut State Park 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
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