Hobo Trail Runs 10K-25K-50k
Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IllinoisFri 13th September 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
10 races
Organiser's Description
18th 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. & 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. 13, - 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. 14, - 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. 15, - 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: [email protected]
Registration Day of Race & Packet Pickups:
Sept. 13 - 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. 14 - 25k - 7:00-7:45am -RED OAK Picnic area Rock Cut State Park
Sept.15-50k&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
Races
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Triple Crown-10k/25k/50k (3 Races)
Fri 13th September 2024
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NO Swag Triple Crown-10k/25k/50k (3 Races)
Fri 13th September 2024
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Triple Crown \"Lite\" 10k/25k/25k (3 Races)
Fri 13th September 2024
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NO Swag Triple Crown \"Lite\" 10k/25k/25k (3 Races)
Fri 13th September 2024
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Hobo Coyote Howl \"Nite\" 10k Trail Run
Fri 13th September 2024
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NO Swag 10k Option - Hobo Coyote Howl \"Nite\" 10k Trail Run
Fri 13th September 2024
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Hobo 25k Trail Run (To Pick Either the Saturday or Sunday 25k)
Sat 14th September 2024
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NO Swag 25k Option - Hobo 25 K Trail Run (This Option Will Ask You to Pick Either the Saturday or Sunday 25k)
Sat 14th September 2024
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Hobo 50k Trail Run - RRCA State of Illinois Ultra Championship Race
Sun 15th September 2024
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NO Swag 50k Option - Hobo 50k Trail Run, RRCA State Championship
Sun 15th September 2024
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