Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k
- Date
- September 11–13, 2026
- Location
- Harlem Road, Rockford, IL
- Distance
- Triple Crown-10k/25k/50k (3 races) · NO Swag Triple Crown-10k/25k/50k (3 races) · Triple Crown "Lite" 10k/25k/25k (3 races) & more
From the Organizer
Rockford Road Runners
19th 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. 11, - 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. 12, - 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. 13, - 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: Hoboruns@rockfordroadrunners.org
Registration Day of Race & Packet Pickups:
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Sept. 11 - 10k - 5:30-6:30pm - Rock Cut State Park - near the boat launch/Lone Rock Cafe
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(NOTE DAY OF REGISTRATION FOR EVENING RACE ENDS AT 6:30PM).
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Sept. 12 - 25k - 7:00-7:45am -RED OAK Picnic area Rock Cut State Park
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Sept.13-50k&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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rockford Gtr Rockford Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rockford, IL
Population
147,649
as of 2023
Elevation
760 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 64 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k
- Date
- September 11–13, 2026
- Location
- Harlem Road, Rockford, IL
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About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k?
- Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k is a running race held in Rockford, Illinois on September 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k?
- Friday, September 11, 2026 in Rockford, Illinois at Harlem Road, Rockford, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k
Sep 11, 2026