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601 Richmond Road, Susanville CA

Sunday, October 11th, 2026

🏃‍♂️ 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: Marathon and 50K at 8:00 AM
All Events: Bused to a remote start

📊 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. The trail follows the route of the old Fernley and Lassen Branch Line of the Southern Pacific Railroad, built in 1914.

🌄 Scenic Highlights

Canyon Views: The trail enters the Susan River Canyon roughly two-thirds of the way through the race.
Picturesque Crossings: Cross the river ten times on wooden railroad bridges.
Tunnel Experience: Pass through two former railroad tunnels, 800 feet and 450 feet in length, about four miles from the finish.

🏅 Express Events

Express Half Marathon: Starts at 9:00 AM at Goumaz Campground, Mile 14 of the full marathon route.
Express 10K: Starts at Devil's Corral, covering the last 6.2 miles of the full marathon.
Course Promise: Fast and fun for all participants!

📦 Packet Pickup

Saturday Noon - 6 PM: Susanville Historic Train Depot, 601 Richmond Road for 50K, Marathon, Express Half Marathon, Express 10K.
Sunday Morning 6 AM - 7 AM: Marathon and 50K, 7 AM - 8 AM for Express Half Marathon and Express 10K at the same location.