Bizz Johnson

🏃‍♂️ Overview

Set PRs and qualify for the Boston Marathon on this fast, downhill course!

🌲 Course Details

• Start Point: The Bizz Johnson Trail begins at Mason Station and travels through scenic Lassen National Forest.
• Elevation: The first few miles of the course climb 280 feet through the forest to Westwood Junction.
• Descent: It’s downhill to the finish at Susanville, with a 1300-foot descent over the final 20 miles.
• Historical Route: The trail follows the route of the old Fernley and Lassen Branch Line of the Southern Pacific Railroad, built in 1914.

🏞️ Susan River Canyon

• Scenic Views: Roughly two-thirds of the way through the race, the trail enters the Susan River Canyon.
• Crossings: You'll pass orange cliffs and cross the river ten times on picturesque wooden railroad bridges.
• Tunnels: About four miles from the finish, you’ll pass through two former railroad tunnels, 800 feet and 450 feet in length.
• Finish Line: The final stage leads to the finish line at Susanville.

🏅 Race Options

• Half Marathon & 10 Km: On Saturday starts in Susanville and goes out and back using only the last quarter of the full marathon route.
• Express Half Marathon: On Sunday does the second half of the full marathon, you will be bused to a remote start.
• Relay Option: NEW IN 2024, the exciting Express Half Marathon Relay!
• Legs Details: Leg 1 and 2 runners will be bused to Goumaz Campground with all Express Half Marathon runners.

🎉 Express Half Marathon Relay

• Leg 1 Start: Leg 1 runners will start with the Express Half Marathon.
• Leg 2 Start: Leg 2 runners will be taken to Devil's Corral at Mile 7 to run the final 6.1 miles to Hobo Camp.
• Transport: The bus will transport Leg 1 runners to the Susanville Historic Train Depot.
• Finish Shuttle: They can take the shuttle to the finish line at Hobo Camp.

✅ Certification

USAT&F certified full marathon course (CA18035RS).

🌐 More Information

For additional details, visit the official race page: Bizz Johnson.