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Rockford Road Runners 19th Annual 
 Hobo Runs 

Sept. 13-15 - 2024
10k, 25k & 50k maps below




Hobo is the RRCA State of Illinois 50k Trail Championship Race

If you are running or plan to run Hobo races go to this link and read
General Course Overview, Runner Safety  & Awareness, Trail Markings, Course Support
Read Here

The course for the Sunday 25k will be supported for the same as the 50k - 8 hours.
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Rockford Road Runners Hobo Trail Runs

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 - 5:00-6:30pm - Boat launch area Rock Cut State Park 
  • (NOTE DAY OF REGISTRATION FOR EVENING RACE ENDS AT 6:30PM).
  • Sept. 14 - 25k - 6:30-7:30am -Red Oak Picnic area Rock Cut State Park
  • Sept.15 - 50k & 25k - 6:30-7:30am - 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 Sunday will be supported for 8 hours (15+/minute per mile pace for 50k.)

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, 


No Refunds.


Shirts - Check Registration site for cutoff dates signup early to guarantee a shirt and your choice of size.  

No Refunds.


Drop Bags can be left at the Start/Finish area



2018 - Results

2017 - Results

2016  - Results
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2015 - Results


2014  - Results

2013 - Results

Previous Year Results



Rockford Road Runner members receive Hobo race discounts ranging from 10%-20% become a member today.  Join RRR here!
Rock Cut Hobo Runs

RRCA State of Illinois 50k Trail Championship Race
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Hobo Accommodations
Camping at Rock Cut State Park



Course Maps Coming Soon !

Hobo course map 10k

Hobo course map 25k & 50k


Course Overview

General Information, Runners Safety & Awareness, Trail Markings, Course Support.
A must read for all Hobo participants.!
hobo_info_trailmarkings.pdf
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File Type: pdf
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  • About
    • Contact Us
    • Bylaws
    • Kid & Family Friendly Events
    • RRR Founders Scholarship
  • Become a Member
    • Join RRR
  • Race Calendar
    • Submit Race to RRR Calendar
    • Area Group Runs Calendar
    • Submit RRR Group Runs & Social Calendar
    • RRR Races & Events >
      • Arny Johnson Races
      • Tour de Trails
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        • Hobo Information Update Flyer
      • Fall Classic Trail Run
      • Wildcat Youth X-C Meet & Adult Open 3k
      • Turkey Trot
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      • 2004 Results
      • 2003 Results
    • 1980-1989 Results >
      • 1987 Results
      • 1986 Results
      • 1985 Results
      • 1984 Results
      • 1983 Results
  • Circuit
    • 2025 RRR Circuit Races
    • Circuit Rules
    • Volunteer Rockford Road Runners
    • How to Become a Circuit Race
    • Circuit Results >
      • Female 0-39
      • Female 40 & over
      • Male 0-39
      • Male 40 & over
      • Accumulated Mileage
  • Run Links
    • Runner Friendly Business
    • Race Resources
    • Trail & Road Etiquette
  • Sponsors
  • Where to Run
    • Parks & Forest Preserves