Rock Cut Hobo Trail Runs
September 13th 2026
Rockford, IL
50 KM
All races are run on the scenic trails in Rock Cut State Park. 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.
10k will start near the Lone Rock Cafe near boat launch. Note this is race is on trails in the dark be aware that it is challenging, it is DARK!
25k will start and finish at the Red Oak Picnic area. (25k race course on Sat. is supported for 5 hours)
50k will start and finish at the Red Oak Picnic area. (50k race course on Sun. is supported for 8 hours)
Upcoming Races
Sep 13 2026
50 KM
2x15mile loop
2,100
2,100
ft.
Multiple Loop
8:00 Cutoff
3
Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
3
Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts
Additional Distances
This event also has the following sub ultra distances
25 KM
10 KM
Results
50 KM
| Date | Finishers | Top Result (F) | Top Result (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/25 | 37 | 5:15:02 | 4:15:39 |
| 09/15/24 | 29 | 5:07:00 | 4:09:29 |
| 09/10/23 | 28 | 7:03:53 | 4:23:29 |
| 09/11/22 | 19 | 6:06:25 | 4:57:55 |
| 09/12/21 | 17 | 6:25:14 | 4:19:25 |
| 09/15/19 | 43 | 4:14:40 | 3:21:44 |
| 09/09/18 | 57 | 5:21:23 | 3:55:18 |
| 09/10/17 | 74 | 5:01:23 | 4:05:34 |
| 09/11/16 | 55 | 5:23:46 | 4:15:04 |
| 09/13/15 | 53 | 4:49:18 | 4:02:50 |
| 09/13/14 | 67 | 5:02:38 | 4:06:10 |
| 09/15/13 | 45 | 4:54:11 | 4:31:57 |
| 09/14/12 | 65 | 4:12:36 | 3:50:33 |
| 09/18/11 | 55 | 4:27:30 | 3:47:59 |
| 09/19/10 | 94 | 4:43:28 | 3:52:51 |
| 09/20/09 | 80 | 4:14:41 | 3:55:32 |
| 09/21/08 | 70 | 4:19:35 | 4:13:44 |
| 09/23/07 | 70 | 4:33:28 | 4:01:54 |
| 09/23/06 | 57 | 4:30:22 | 3:41:21 |
| 09/25/05 | 28 | 4:26:14 | 4:36:56 |
| 09/26/04 | 37 | 4:27:18 | 3:57:11 |