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Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k

Fri September 8 - Sun September 10 Rockford, IL 61016 US Directions

Event: Triple Crown-10k/25k/50k (3 races)

Includes the following events: Hobo Coyote Howl "Nite" 10k Trail Run

This option signs you up for all 3 races 10k Friday evening Sept.8, 25k Saturday Sept. 9 & 50k Sunday Sept. 10
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.)

Event Dates: Friday September 8, 2023 - Sunday September 10, 2023

Start Time: 7:00pm CDT

End Time: 4:00pm CDT

Registration Limit: 178 spots left.

Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Day of Race Registration will be available, check or cash!

Event: NO Swag Race Options

Event: NO Swag Triple Crown-10k/25k/50k (3 races)

Includes the following events: Hobo Coyote Howl "Nite" 10k Trail Run

This option signs you up for all 3 races 10k Friday evening Sept.8, 25k Saturday Sept. 9 & 50k Sunday Sept. 10

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.)

Event Dates: Friday September 8, 2023 - Sunday September 10, 2023

Start Time: 7:00pm CDT

End Time: 4:00pm CDT

Registration Limit: 200 spots left.

Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Day of Race Registration will be available, check or cash!

Event: NO Swag Triple Crown "Lite" 10k/25k/25k (3 races)

Includes the following events: Hobo Coyote Howl "Nite" 10k Trail Run

Triple Crown Lite - 60This option signs you up for all 3 races 10k Friday evening Sept.8, 25k Saturday Sept. 9 & 50k Sunday Sept. 10

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.)

Event Dates: Friday September 8, 2023 - Sunday September 10, 2023

Start Time: 7:00pm CDT

End Time: 4:00pm CDT

Registration Limit: 200 spots left.

Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Day of Race Registration will be available, check or cash!

Event: NO Swag 10k Option - Hobo Coyote Howl "Nite" 10k Trail Run

Includes the following events: 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.

Event Date: Friday September 8, 2023

Start Time: 7:00pm CDT

End Time: 9:30pm CDT

Registration Limit: 196 spots left.

Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Day of Race Registration will be available, check or cash!

Event: 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 - West Lake 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.

Event Dates: Saturday September 9, 2023 - Sunday September 10, 2023

Start Time: 8:00am CDT

End Time: 4:00pm CDT

Registration Limit: 198 spots left.

Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Day of Race Registration will be available, check or cash!

Event: NO Swag 50k Option - 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: Sunday -Rock Cut State Park - West Lake 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.).

Event Date: Sunday September 10, 2023

Start Time: 8:00am CDT

End Time: 4:00pm CDT

Registration Limit: 198 spots left.

Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Day of Race Registration will be available, check or cash!

Event: Triple Crown "Lite" 10k/25k/25k (3 races)

Includes the following events: Hobo Coyote Howl "Nite" 10k Trail Run

This option signs you up for all 3 races 10k Friday evening Sept.8, 25k Saturday Sept. 9 & 50k Sunday Sept. 10

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.)

Event Dates: Friday September 8, 2023 - Sunday September 10, 2023

Start Time: 7:00pm CDT

End Time: 4:00pm CDT

Registration Limit: 186 spots left.

Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Day of Race Registration will be available, check or cash!

Event: 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 8/27/2022

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.

Event Date: Friday September 8, 2023

Start Time: 7:00pm CDT

End Time: 9:30pm CDT

Registration Limit: 143 spots left.

Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Day of Race Registration will be available, check or cash!

Event: Hobo 25k Trail Run (to pick either the Saturday or Sunday 25k)

25k Starts & Finishes: Saturday & Sunday -Rock Cut State Park - West Lake 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.).

Event Dates: Saturday September 9, 2023 - Sunday September 10, 2023

Start Time: 8:00am CDT

End Time: 4:00pm CDT

Registration Limit: 155 spots left.

Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Day of Race Registration will be available, check or cash!

Event: Hobo 50k Trail Run - RRCA State of Illinois Ultra Championship Race

50k Starts & Finishes: Sunday -Rock Cut State Park -West Lake 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.).

Event Date: Sunday September 10, 2023

Start Time: 8:00am CDT

End Time: 4:00pm CDT

Registration Limit: 188 spots left.

Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Day of Race Registration will be available, check or cash!