Bizz Johnson

🏃‍♀️ 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.

🌲 Trail Details

The Bizz Johnson Trail begins at Mason Station and travels 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. The trail follows the route of the old Fernley and Lassen Branch Line of the Southern Pacific Railroad, built in 1914.

🌄 Scenic Highlights

Roughly two-thirds of the way through the race, the trail enters the Susan River Canyon. Here, you’ll pass orange cliffs and cross the river ten times on picturesque wooden railroad bridges. About four miles from the finish, you’ll pass through two former railroad tunnels, 800 feet and 450 feet in length.

🏅 Half Marathon Races

There are two different half marathon races:

• Half Marathon (& 10 Km): The race on Saturday starts in Susanville and goes out and back using only the last quarter of the full marathon route.
• Express Half Marathon: The race on Sunday covers the second half of the full marathon, and participants will be bused to a remote start.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Friday Noon until 6PM: All races, at Susanville Historic Train Depot, 601 Richmond Road.
• Saturday 6-8 AM: 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, at Susanville Historic Train Depot, 601 Richmond Road.
• Saturday 10 AM-3 PM: Express Half Marathon, at Hobo Camp Day Use Finish Line Area NEW LOCATION.

🌐 Additional Information

PLEASE visit our website for maps, schedules, and all the important details!!

USAT&F certified full marathon course (CA18035RS)

Race Date: 2025-10-11

Location: 601 Richmond Road, Susanville, CA

For more details and registration, visit here.