BIZZ JOHNSON

50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - EXPRESS 13.1 - 10K

October 12-13, 2024
The Bizz johnson marathon is certified by usatf and is a boston marathon qualifier
lassen national forest and BLM Bizz Johnson Trail: Westwood to Susanville, CA (601 Richmond Road, Susanville, cA 96130)

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

REGISTER FOR THE BIZZ JOHNSON
course description
The Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon and 50K distances begin 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. There are two different half marathon races. The Half Marathon (& 10 Km) on Saturday starts in Susanville and goes out and back using only the last quarter of the full marathon route. For the Express Half Marathon on Sunday, you will be bused to a remote start where you will do the second half of the full marathon. USATF CERTIFIED FULL MARATHON COURSE (CA18035RS)
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  • RACE COURSE INFORMATION

    cOURSE MAP
    pROFILE COMPARISON
    ELEVATION PROFILE
    GPS MAP links
    Garmin link to Bizz Johnson 50K (Saturday) coming soon

  • RACE COURSE EMBEDED MAPS

  • vISITOR INFORMATION

    wEATHER
    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 96130
    directions to hobo camp (finish line)

  • RACE dAY INFO

    event schedule
    • Saturday
    • 50K and Marathon (Start: 8:00 a.m.)
    • 6:30 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

    • Saturday

    • 10K & Half Marathon (Start: 9:00 a.m.)
    • 8:00 a.m.– 8:45 a.m. Race Day Bib Pickup at the Railroad Depot
    • 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 10K and Half Marathon Start (across from the Depot)

    • Sunday

    • Express Half Marathon (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. All buses leave for Goumaz Campground
    • 8:00 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. Drive to start line
    • 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Express Half Marathon starts

    • All events finish at Hobo Camp. On both Saturday and Sunday, there is a free Shuttle between Hobo Camp and the Railroad Depot as runners finish their events.

    Race Distance, Day & Time
    Start / Finish
    10K (Saturday) 9:00 AM
    Starts across the street from the Railroad Depot in Susanville and goes out and back using the last 3 miles of the full marathon route. Finish at Hobo Camp.
    Half Marathon (Saturday) 9:00 AM
    Starts across the street from the Railroad Depot in Susanville and goes out and back using the last quarter miles of the full marathon route. Finish at Hobo Camp.
    Marathon (Saturday) 8:00 AM
    Remote start near Westwood at the Mason Station Trailhead. Point-to-point course with finish at Hobo Camp.
    50K (Saturday)8:00 AM
    Remote start near Westwood at the Mason Station Trailhead. Point-to-point course with finish at Hobo Camp.
    Express Half Marathon (Sunday)9:00 AM
    Runs on the second half of the marathon route. Remote start at the Goumaz Trailhead. Point-to-point course. Finish at Hobo Camp.
    map to 50k / marathon start
    map to express half marathon start (sunday)
    map to 10k/half marathon start (Saturday)

  • REGISTRATION

    REGISTER FOR THE BIZZ JOHNSON
    there is no race day registration!
    ENTRY FEES
    To get the shirt size you want, please register before September 30, 2024. Online pre-registration closes at NOON on Thursday, October 10th. The FREE shuttle to the start must be signed up for online during registration.
    Until May 31, 2024 @11:59 PM 10K (Sat.) - $40 (no shuttle necessary)Half Marathon (Sat.) - $50 (no shuttle necessary)Marathon (Sat.) - $75 (Free shuttle to Start)50K (Sat.) - $85 (Free shuttle to Start)Express Half Marathon (Sun.) - $65 (Free shuttle to Start) June 1 - August 31, 2024 @11:59 PM 10K (Sat.) - $50 (no shuttle necessary)Half Marathon (Sat.) - $60 (no shuttle necessary)Marathon (Sat.) - $85 (Free shuttle to Start)50K (Sat.) - $95 (Free shuttle to Start)Express Half Marathon (Sun.) - $75 (Free shuttle to Start)
    September 1 - October 10, 2024 @ NOON 10K (Sat.) - $65 (no shuttle necessary)Half Marathon (Sat.) - $70 (no shuttle necessary)Marathon (Sat.) - $95 (Free shuttle to Start)50K (Sat.) - $105 (Free shuttle to Start)Express Half Marathon (Sun.) - $85 (Free shuttle to Start)
    cancellation/refund policy
    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 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 contace the Race director for more information.
    Bib & Shirt Pick-up
    Bib & Shirt Pick-up will be at the Susanville Railroad Depot & Visitor Center, 601 Richmond Rd., Susanville, CA 96130. To get the shirt size you want, please register before September 30, 2024. Some extra shirts may be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All shirts will be a soft cotton/poly blend in men's and women's sizes. Friday October 11, 2024 (late registration availble for all races) 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (all races) Saturday October 12, 2024 (no Race Day Registration) 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. (50K & Marathon)8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. (10K & Half Marathon) Saturday Afternoon , October 12, 2024 (late registration available for Express Half Marathon) Noon to 3:00 p.m. Sunday Oct 13th, 2024 (no Race Day Registration) 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. (Express Half Marathon Only)
    Sweat Check (Start of the Express Half Marathon, Marathon & 50K)
    As the temperature at the start is expected to be low, participants in the Express Half Marathon, Marathon and 50K 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.

  • race information

    AID STATIONS
    Aid Station food is subject to change depending on availability *For 2024, we are serving Heed Electrolyte and Hammer Gel by Hammer Nutrition
    time limits
    awards
    10K
    None
    Half Marathon
    3.5 hours
    Marathon
    8 hours
    50K
    8 hours
    Express Half Marathon
    3.5 hours
    Cut-off at Devil's Corral
    Marathon 20 miles - 2:30 p.m. (6 hr 30 min)
    50K 25 miles - 2:30 p.m. (6 hr 30 min)
    • 50K - All finishers receive a custom coaster.
    • 50K/Marathon/Half Marathon/10K/Express Half - All Finishers receive custom medal (Different medal for Sunday's finishers).
    • 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Overall Male / Female /Non-Binary Finishers (all races) - Custom Award
    • 1st, 2nd, 3rd Age Group Finishers - Award Medal
    • Tri-blend Event Shirt (Men's and Women's cut)

    Trail sisters event approved


    Equal Podiums & AwardsWomen’s Specific Apparel & SwagMenstrual Products at Aid StationsWomen On the Starting LinePregnancy & Postpartum Policy(Starting in 2024)
    Read trail sisters standards here
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