Entry fees for the Hobo Trail Runs range from $30 to $140 depending on distance. Held in Rockford, Illinois on September 11, 2026, this trail running event offers multiple distance options: 5K, 10K, 50K Ultra, and 60K. The race starts at 7:00 PM from Harlem Road, making it an evening event for trail runners and ultramarathoners of varying experience levels. Whether you're testing yourself at the 5K distance or committing to an ultra-distance challenge, this event accommodates a wide range of endurance athletes. Registration costs scale with distance, with shorter distances at the lower end of the price range and longer ultras at the higher end.
From the Race 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: Sept. 11 - 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. 12 - 25k - 7:00-7:45am -RED OAK Picnic area Rock Cut State Park 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
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When is Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k 2026 — Rockford, IL?
Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k 2026 — Rockford, IL takes place on September 11, 2026. The race is held in Rockford, Illinois.
Where is Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k 2026 — Rockford, IL held?
Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k 2026 — Rockford, IL is held at Harlem Road in Rockford, Illinois.
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