When
Sunday, October 11th, 2026
Where
601 Richmond Road, Susanville CA
Distances
Half · 10K
About this race
Race Overview
Set PRs and qualify for the Boston Marathon on this fast, downhill course! Total net downhill loss for the marathon is 929 feet making it the PERFECT course to qualify on! Per official B.A.A. confirmation, there will be no time penalties assessed for this course.
Date and Location
- Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Location: 601 Richmond Road, Susanville, CA
- Start Time: 8:00 AM for marathon and 50K
Course Details
The marathon and 50K start at Mason Station Trailhead on McCoy Road with an out-and-back before jumping onto the Bizz Johnson Trail at Mason Station where the races travel through scenic Lassen National Forest. The first few miles of the course climb approximately 280 feet through the forest to Westwood Junction, then it’s downhill to the finish at Susanville, with a 1300-foot descent over the final 20 miles.
- Trail History: Follows the route of the old Fernley and Lassen Branch Line of the Southern Pacific Railroad, built in 1914.
- Scenic Features: The trail enters the Susan River Canyon with orange cliffs.
- Bridges: Cross the river ten times on picturesque wooden railroad bridges.
- Tunnels: Pass through two former railroad tunnels, 800 feet and 450 feet in length.
Additional Events
- Express Half Marathon: Starts at 9:00 AM at Goumaz Campground which is Mile 14 of the full marathon route.
- Express 10K: Starts at Devil's Corral, covering the last 6.2 miles of the full marathon.
- Transportation: All events will require bus transportation to a remote start.
Packet Pickup
- Saturday Noon - 6 PM: Susanville Historic Train Depot, 601 Richmond Road (50K, Marathon, Express Half Marathon, Express 10K)
- Sunday Morning 6 AM - 7 AM: Susanville Historic Train Depot, 601 Richmond Road (Marathon and 50K)
- Sunday Morning 7 AM - 8 AM: Susanville Historic Train Depot, 601 Richmond Road (Express Half Marathon and Express 10K)
More Information
PLEASE visit our website for maps, schedules, and all the important details!!
USAT&F certified full marathon course (CA18035RS)
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