BIZZ JOHNSON
marathon events
50k - BQ Marathon - EXPRESS 13.1 - EXPRESS 10K
October 11, 2026
The Bizz johnson marathon is certified by usatf and is a boston marathon qualifier
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This is NOT a cupless race, however, we will provide a Speedcup at packet pickup if you wish to help reduce waste.
*Net downhill 929 feet
lassen national forest and BLM Bizz Johnson Trail: Westwood to Susanville, CA (601 Richmond Road, Susanville, cA 96130)
course description
The Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon and 50K distances begin at 8:00 AM at Mason Station with an out and back on McCoy Road (You will be bused to the start). After returning to Mason Station, you'll jump onto the Bizz Johnson Trail and travel through scenic Lassen National Forest. The first few miles of the course climb 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.
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.
The Express Half Marathon starts at at 9:00 AM at Goumaz Campground which is Mile 14 of the full marathon route. After a short up-and-back, the Express Half Marathon flies down the Bizz Johnson to the finish.
Starting at Devil's Corral at 9:00 AM, the new Express 10K does the last 6.2 miles of the full marathon. This course promises to be a fast, fun race.
All Bizz Johnson Races will be held on Sunday. For all four events, you will be bused to a remote start. USATF CERTIFIED FULL MARATHON COURSE (CA18035RS)
Starting at Devil's Corral at 9:00 AM, the new Express 10K does the last 6.2 miles of the full marathon. This course promises to be a fast, fun race.
All Bizz Johnson Races will be held on Sunday. For all four events, you will be bused to a remote start. USATF CERTIFIED FULL MARATHON COURSE (CA18035RS)
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RACE COURSE INFORMATION
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PARKING
On Race Day morning there is plenty of parking in the dirt lot across from the Train Depot. You may also find street parking on any of the streets surrounding the area. Please do not park on Richmond Road directly in front of the Train Depot on either day, as it is reserved for the Shuttle Buses.
LODGING
Directions
Directions to the Historic Train Depot, 601 Richmond Road, Susanville, CA 96130directions to hobo camp (finish line)
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Bizz Johnson Spectator Guide
RACE DISTANCE: 50K and Marathon1. Bizz Johnson Trail – Mason Station TrailheadLocation on the map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WVwxHFeFyUMEo5447 Directions from the Historic Train Depot to Mason Station:https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZiiwqfvTcQeyhcLe8 This is the Start of the race. Parking is limited within the trailhead parking area, due to the buses needing to enter and loop around so be prepared to park on McCoy Road before the entrance to the trailhead area. Runners will be heading out McCoy Road for their initial out-and-back (.79 miles out/.79 back for marathoners, and 3.25 miles out/3.25 back for 50K runners). You MAY NOT use McCoy Road to jump ahead of your runner and spectate!! 2. Bizz Johnson Trail at Westwood Junction:Location on the map:https://maps.app.goo.gl/ryz6yhL9h3d7hZP56Driving Directions to Westwood Junction from Mason Station: Because you cannot drive on the Out-and back portion of the 50K on McCoy Road, you will need to backtrack to Mooney Road (Couty Road A21). Turn right on Mooney Road and drive approximately 15 miles to State Route 44. Turn right and drive approximately 7.7 miles to McCoy Road. McCoy is a well-maintained dirt road. Follow McCoy Road to the intersection with the Bizz Johnson Trail. This is approximately Mile 9 of the Marathon and Mile 14 of the 50K.https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZuxcRZCJMydAKjin8
RACE DISTANCE: 50K, Marathon, Express Half Marathon 3. Bizz Johnson Trail at Goumaz Campground:Location on the map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZbdCFPFzjEs9f6Mm7Driving Directions from Westwood Junction to Goumaz Campground: From Westwood Junction, it is an easy drive via Conard Road, and turning onto Korver Road to go to Goumaz Campground. This is just about 6 miles. Conard Road is a decent road but has some washboard. Korver Road is also a good road. Goumaz Campground is Mile 14 for the Marathon and Mile 19 for the 50K. There is an Aid Station here. Please do not park on the Bizz Johnson but continue to the campground entrance to park. https://maps.app.goo.gl/YVaeF12eXXQJ1jjX9 Race Distance: 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, Express Half, Express 10K 4. Bizz Johnson Trail at Devil’s Corral/Highway 36Location on the map:https://maps.app.goo.gl/ncpKHNVGWirU1g3A8Driving Directions to Devil’s Corral Trailhead from Goumaz Campground:This is Mile 20 for the Marathon and Mile 25 for the 50K. There is an Aid Station here. There are 2 ways to get here. You can either continue on Korver Road until it pops out on Highway 36 and take a left turn, go over the bridge over the Susan River, and then make a right turn into the Devil’s Corral Trailhead OR you can backtrack out Korver Road to Conard Road, take a right turn and go to Highway 44. Turn right and drive to Highway 36, take another right and drive to Devil’s Corral. I prefer the Highway 44 route because it is faster, but the Korver Road route is easy and beautiful and there are a couple of viewing spots on the left side just before Highway 36, including the big trestle bridge (location of trestle bridge https://maps.app.goo.gl/VWkD8cP8FrLhhKRJ9 Highway 44 Route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BBzPqDPAgguVjUii8Korver Road Route:https://maps.app.goo.gl/cPkmPgnZxCZgde2y6 5. Finish Line at Hobo Camp: (All Races)Driving Directions from Devil’s Corral Trailhead via Highway 36: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Hc4pBTzhvu5NmBDi6RACE dAY INFO
event schedule
- Saturday
- Noon - 6:00 p.m. Race packet pickup (All races) at the Railroad Depot
- Sunday
- 50K and Marathon (Start: 8:00 a.m.)
- 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Race Day Bib Pickup at Railroad Depot
- 6:45 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Buses load at the Railroad Depot
- 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. All buses leave for Mason Station
- 7:00 a.m. – 7:40 a.m. Drive to start line
- 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. 50K and Marathon Start
- Sunday
- Express Half Marathon and Express 10K (Start 9:00 a.m.)
- 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Race Day Bib pickup at the Railroad Depot
- 7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Buses load at the Railroad Depot
- 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Express Half Marathon buses leave for Goumaz Campground / Express 10K buses leave for Devil's Corral
- 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Express Half Marathon & Express 10K starts
- All events finish at Hobo Camp. On Sunday, there is a free Shuttle between Hobo Camp and the Railroad Depot as runners finish their events.
map to 50k / marathon start
map to express half marathon start
map to Express 10k start
REGISTRATION
there is no race day registration!
ENTRY FEES
To guarantee your giveaway, please register before September 23, 2026. Online pre-registration closes at 7 PM on Thursday, October 9th. The FREE bus to the start must be signed up for online during registration.
Dec 31, 2025 to June 4, 2026 @11:59 PM 50K - $95 Marathon - $90Express Half Marathon - $75 Express 10K - $60 June 5 - September 14, 2026 @11:59 PM 50K - $105Marathon - $100Express Half Marathon - $80 Express 10K - $70 September 15 - October 8, 2026 @ 7PM 50K - $115 Marathon - $105 Express Half Marathon - $90 Express 10K - $80cancellation/refund policy
Race insurance is available through RunSignUp.com. Refund requests for any reason (including injuries or illness) will be process as follows: 61 days or more - 90% or 90% race credit for following year 45 - 60 days - 75% or 75% race credit for following year 15-44 days - 50% or 50% race credit for following year Less than 15 days - No Refunds (unless you have purchased race insurance-please see Runsignup.com for conditions) No refunds will be given for natural disasters or acts of god which may occur within 30 days of the event. This event follows Trail Sisters Event Standards for pregnancy and post-partum race entry deferrals. Please contact the Race director for more information.Bib & swag Pick-up
Bib & Swag Pick-up on Saturday Noon to 6 PM, and Sunday morning will be at the Susanville Railroad Depot & Visitor Center, 601 Richmond Rd., Susanville, CA 96130. 2026 participants will receive a soft style blend t-shirt Saturday October 10, 2026 (Late Registration Available) Noon to 6 PM Sunday Oct 11th, 2026 (no Race Day Registration) 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM (50K and Marathon only) 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (Express Half Marathon and Express 10K)Sweat Check (Start of the Express Half Marathon, Marathon & 50K)
As the temperature at the start is expected to be low, participants can check in their warm clothing (one jacket & pants ONLY) at the start. (Check Weather forecast)
Using a felt tipped marker, write your race number and last name on the white trash bag provided at the bib & shirt pick-up. Please use only the bags provided. No personal bags or extra gear.
Your bags will be transported after the start to the finish line at Hobo Camp. Please do not discard clothing along the course.REDUCED-CUP EVENT
We ARE NOT A CUPLESS EVENT. We will have plenty of paper cups at aid stations, however, if you wish to help us reduce waste, we will gladly provide you with a HydraPak Speed Cups to use on the course. We will have quick-fill pitchers at our aid stations to help you cruise through easily. We recognize there are runners who are attempting a Boston Qualifying time and every second counts so there will be paper cups to grab and go, but we hope most runners will help us with our goal to keep paper cup use to a minimum.race information
AID STATIONS
Aid Station food is subject to change depending on availability *For 2026, we are serving HEED Electrolyte and Hammer Gel by Hammer Nutrition
time limits
awards
- 50K - All finishers receive a custom coaster.
- 50K/Marathon/Express Half /Express 10K - All Finishers receive custom medal
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Overall Male / Female /Non-Binary Finishers (all races) - Custom Award
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Age Group Finishers - Custom Award
- Performance giveaway (TBD)
Trail sisters event approved
Equal Podiums & AwardsWomen’s Specific Apparel & SwagMenstrual Products at Aid StationsWomen On the Starting LinePregnancy & Postpartum Policy.png)
Photos courtesy: Jo Vice, Stan Bales, Jeff Bell