Harlem Road, Rockford IL
Friday, September 11th, 2026
Event Overview
Location: Rock Cut State Park
Choose to do a single event 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.
- Evening Race: Friday Nite's 10k is an evening trail race.
- Required Gear: Bring running lights, headlamps, flashlights, etc.
- Trail Markings: Trail will be marked with signage, glow sticks, and reflective markers.
- Park Closing: The park closes at 10:00 pm: all runners must be finished by 9:30 pm.
Race Schedule
10k
- Date: Friday Sept. 11
- Start Time: 7:00 pm
- Location: Near the boat launch in Rock Cut State Park
- Finish Requirement: Must be finished by 9:30 pm to leave the park by closing time.
25k
- Start Location: Red Oak picnic area
- Date: Saturday Sept. 12
- Start Time: 8:00 am
- Course Support: Supported for 5 hours on Saturday.
50k
- Start Location: Red Oak picnic area
- Date: Sunday Sept. 13
- Start Time: 8:00 am
- Course Support: Supported for 8 hours.
Awards
- Triple Crown Award: For those who run all three races (85k), each will receive a Hobo Railroad Spike Award.
- Triple Crown "Lite" Award: For those who run all three races (60k), will receive a Hobo Railroad Spike Award.
- Age Group Awards: Hobo Railroad Spikes to Overall Male/Female and Top 3 in each age group.
- Triple Crown Finishers: All finishers will receive a special 3 spike award.
Registration Information
Questions call: Carol Wilson - 815-670-4239 or Email: Hoboruns@rockfordroadrunners.org
Day of Race & Packet Pickups:
- Sept. 11 - 10k: 5:30-6:30 pm - Rock Cut State Park, near the boat launch/Lone Rock Cafe
- Note: Day of registration for evening race ends at 6:30 pm.
- Sept. 12 - 25k: 7:00-7:45 am - Red Oak picnic area Rock Cut State Park
- Sept. 13 - 50k & 25k: 7:00-7:45 am - Red Oak picnic area Rock Cut State Park
Additional Information
Support Times: 25k course will be supported for 5 hours on Saturday, 50k/25k on course on Sunday will be supported for 8 hours.
Registration Options: Note that the no swag option means you will NOT receive race merchandise but will still be eligible for race awards.
No Refunds.
For more information visit the Rockford Road Runners Hobo Runs webpage
Course Map for 10K: HERE
Course Map for 25K and 50K: HERE
