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Rockford Road Runners 19th Annual 
 Hobo Runs 

Sept. 8, 9, 10 - 2023
10k, 25k & 50k maps 5below scroll down!




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 19th Annual Hobo Rendezvous  

Note for 20213 we are at Rock Cut State Park for all of the races!

Friday Nite's 10k is an evening trail race starts near the Rock Cut State Park boat launch area. Bring running lights, headlamps, flashlights, etc. Trail will be marked with signage, glow sticks. and reflective markers.
 Note this is race is on trails in the dark be aware that it is challenging, it is DARK! 

Red Oak picnic area in Rock Cut State Park will be the site for the Saturday and Sunday races.  With starts each day at  - 8:00am start - (25k race course on Sat. is supported for 5 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 swag item..

Questions call: Carol Wilson -815-670-4239 or Email: Hoboruns@rockfordroadrunners.org 


Registration Day of Race & Packet Pickups:
  • Sept. 10- 10k - 5:00-6:30pm - Boat launch area Rock Cut State Park 
  • (NOTE DAY OF REGISTRATION FOR EVENING RACE ENDS AT 6:30PM).
  • Sept. 11 - 25k - 6:30-7:30am - Red Oak picnic area Rock Cut State Park
  • Sept. 15 - 50k - 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, socks, hoodie or any other swag items. 
Should you choose this option for the Triple Crown entry you WILL NOT be eligible to receive any swag.  All runners are eligible for race awards.
No Discounts Day of Race,

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 for the new sites coming soon !

Hobo course map 10k

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Hobo course map 25k & 50k

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Course Overview

General Information, Runners Safety & Awareness, Trail Markings, Course Support.
A must read for all Hobo participants.!
hobo_info_trailmarkings.pdf
File Size: 2945 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

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