Hobo runners,
Welcome to the 16th annual Rock Cut Hobo runs. Please read carefully there are things you need to know.
The races do not all have the same start/finish locations.
10k – Near the boat launch / Lone Rock Café start time 7:00pm all runners. You will need headlamp it is going to get very dark soon after you start. You will at the very least encounter roots, rock, and ruts be prepared, this is a trail race in the DARK. Park closes at 10:00pm do not get locked in.
Saturday 25k - Red Oak Picnic area start time 8:00am Reminder the 25k on Saturday has a 5 hour cut off time if you need longer time to finish 25k we recommend our Sunday 25k that runs in conjunction with the 50k both of those have an 8 hour cut off.
Sunday - 25k & 50k – Red Oak picnic area start time 8:00am - Reminder the 25k on Saturday has a 5 hour cut off, if you need a longer time to finish the 25k we would recommend you run the Sunday 25k being run in conjunction with the 50k, both will have an 8 hour cut off.
Parking: Do not get creative! Parking on grass or along side of road may lead to a fine! Park in designated areas (parking lots) only. For Friday night there is overflow parking in Bay View and West Lake both areas are approximately ¼ mile or less to the start.
Packet Pickup & Late registration: If you are signed up for more than one race (Triple Crown) you will pick up all of your race bibs and swag together it will all be in the one bag. Friday evening we expect to be set up by 5:00pm. Pickup for just the 25k & 50k races will be at the start area of each race from 6:45-7:45am on Sat. & Sun.
Race Bibs: DO NOT REMOVE any bottom tags from your bib(s) the race(s) utilizes the pull tags for scoring. Use a different bib for each race as we will be pulling tags each day at finish.
Course & Course Markings:
Course Maps available online at http://www.rockfordroadrunners.org/hobo-runs.html you would like to run with one be sure to print it off. You will see a combination of the following directional arrows, pin flags, orange ribbon, reflectors, and glow sticks (evening race). At all trail crossings and forks in the road you will have signage once you make a turn there will be additional pin flags and trail markers to reinforce you are going the correct way. Some trails go a considerable distance with no side trails, these you will see fewer markers but you will see an occasional marker to let you know you are on track.
Welcome to the 16th annual Rock Cut Hobo runs. Please read carefully there are things you need to know.
The races do not all have the same start/finish locations.
10k – Near the boat launch / Lone Rock Café start time 7:00pm all runners. You will need headlamp it is going to get very dark soon after you start. You will at the very least encounter roots, rock, and ruts be prepared, this is a trail race in the DARK. Park closes at 10:00pm do not get locked in.
Saturday 25k - Red Oak Picnic area start time 8:00am Reminder the 25k on Saturday has a 5 hour cut off time if you need longer time to finish 25k we recommend our Sunday 25k that runs in conjunction with the 50k both of those have an 8 hour cut off.
Sunday - 25k & 50k – Red Oak picnic area start time 8:00am - Reminder the 25k on Saturday has a 5 hour cut off, if you need a longer time to finish the 25k we would recommend you run the Sunday 25k being run in conjunction with the 50k, both will have an 8 hour cut off.
Parking: Do not get creative! Parking on grass or along side of road may lead to a fine! Park in designated areas (parking lots) only. For Friday night there is overflow parking in Bay View and West Lake both areas are approximately ¼ mile or less to the start.
Packet Pickup & Late registration: If you are signed up for more than one race (Triple Crown) you will pick up all of your race bibs and swag together it will all be in the one bag. Friday evening we expect to be set up by 5:00pm. Pickup for just the 25k & 50k races will be at the start area of each race from 6:45-7:45am on Sat. & Sun.
Race Bibs: DO NOT REMOVE any bottom tags from your bib(s) the race(s) utilizes the pull tags for scoring. Use a different bib for each race as we will be pulling tags each day at finish.
Course & Course Markings:
Course Maps available online at http://www.rockfordroadrunners.org/hobo-runs.html you would like to run with one be sure to print it off. You will see a combination of the following directional arrows, pin flags, orange ribbon, reflectors, and glow sticks (evening race). At all trail crossings and forks in the road you will have signage once you make a turn there will be additional pin flags and trail markers to reinforce you are going the correct way. Some trails go a considerable distance with no side trails, these you will see fewer markers but you will see an occasional marker to let you know you are on track.
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Post Race 10k we will again have pizza for all!
Post Race 25k it is Hobo stew both vegetarian and with meat. Bring your favorite treats to share with your fellow trail runners.
Post Race 50k it is Hobo stew both kinds however today the meat will be Again bring your favorite treats to share with all.
Lone Rock Café near the boat launch will be open during our races should you have cheering section that needs a brake.
10k Awards will begin approximately 8:30pm., awards will be given out ongoing during both the 25k and 50k so do not wander far before checking to see if you have placed in your age group.
Reminder 25k course will be supported from 8am-1:00pm total of 5 hours (19+min.per mile), 50k is supported for 8 hours from 8:00am to 4:00pm (15+min.per mile). If you run with a cell phone this number can be called during the race if you encounter a problem 815-540-9183
We thank all for running the Rock Cut Hobo Races!
Rockford Road Runners Hobo Committee
Post Race 25k it is Hobo stew both vegetarian and with meat. Bring your favorite treats to share with your fellow trail runners.
Post Race 50k it is Hobo stew both kinds however today the meat will be Again bring your favorite treats to share with all.
Lone Rock Café near the boat launch will be open during our races should you have cheering section that needs a brake.
10k Awards will begin approximately 8:30pm., awards will be given out ongoing during both the 25k and 50k so do not wander far before checking to see if you have placed in your age group.
Reminder 25k course will be supported from 8am-1:00pm total of 5 hours (19+min.per mile), 50k is supported for 8 hours from 8:00am to 4:00pm (15+min.per mile). If you run with a cell phone this number can be called during the race if you encounter a problem 815-540-9183
We thank all for running the Rock Cut Hobo Races!
Rockford Road Runners Hobo Committee
