BIZZ JOHNSON
50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - EXPRESS 13.1 & Relay - 10K
October 11-12, 2025
The Bizz johnson marathon is certified by usatf and is a boston marathon qualifier
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We are a reduced-cup/cupless event thanks to our partnership with HydraPak.
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 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.
NEW IN 2024, is the exciting Express Half Marathon Relay! Leg 1 and 2 runners will be bused to Goumaz Campground with all Express Half Marathon runners. Leg 1 runners will start with the Express Half Marathon. Leg 2 runners will be taken to Devil's Corral at Mile 7 to run the final 6.1 miles to Hobo Camp. The bus will transport Leg 1 runners to the Susanville Historic Train Depot where they can take the shuttle to the finish line at Hobo Camp.
USATF CERTIFIED FULL MARATHON COURSE (CA18035RS)
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RACE COURSE INFORMATION
cOURSE MAP
pROFILE COMPARISON
ELEVATION PROFILE
GPS MAP links
vISITOR 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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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 & Relay (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 - Express Half, Relay Legs 1 and 2
- 8:45 a.m - 9:05 a.m. Bus drives from Goumaz to Devil's Corral with Leg 2 relay runners.
- 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Express Half Marathon & Relay 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.
map to 50k / marathon start
map to express half marathon / Relay start (sunday)
map to 10k/half marathon start (Saturday)
Map to devil's corral trailhead express half marathon relay exchange zone (Mile 7)
REGISTRATION
there is no race day registration!
ENTRY FEES
To guarantee your giveaway, please register before September 30, 2025. Online pre-registration closes at NOON on Thursday, October 9th. The FREE shuttle to the start must be signed up for online during registration.
Until June 5, 2025 @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) Express Half Marathon Relay (Sun.) - $90 (Free Shuttle to Start) June 6 - September 15, 2025 @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) Express Half Marathon Relay (Sun.) - $100 (Free Shuttle to Start)
September 16 - October 9, 2025 @ NOON 10K (Sat.) - $60 (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) Express Half Marathon Relay (Sun.) - $110 (Free Shuttle to Start)cancellation/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 contace the Race director for more information.Bib & Shirt Pick-up
Bib & Swag Pick-up will be at the Susanville Railroad Depot & Visitor Center, 601 Richmond Rd., Susanville, CA 96130. 2024 participants will receive a unique perfomance running hat. Friday October 10, 2025 (late registration availble for all races) 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (all races) Saturday October 11, 2025 (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 11, 2025 (late registration available for Express Half Marathon) Noon to 3:00 p.m. Sunday Oct 12th, 2025 (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.REDUCED-CUP/CUPLESS EVENT
While we will have some cups out on the course at each aid station, we are really relying on our runners to take advantage of the HydraPak Speed Cups provided to them by the race. We will have quick-fill pitchers at our aid stations to help you cruise through easily. We recognze 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
EXPRESS HALF MARATHON RELAY INFO
The Express Half Marathon Relay on Sunday follows the same course as the Express Half Marathon. Leg 1 runners will start with the Express Half Marathon runners and run the first 7 miles. Just prior to Aid Station #2 at Devil's Corral Trailhead, Leg 1 runners travel down under Highway 36 and back up the other side. to the relay handoff zone. Leg 2 runners take over at this point and run the remaining 6.1 miles to the Finish Line at Hobo Camp.
Aid Station food is subject to change depending on availability *For 2024, we are serving Gatorade Electrolyte and Hammer Gel by Hammer Nutrition
Bus info for the Relay
Both Legs may take the FREE bus with the Express Half Marathoners. The Bus will drop off the Leg 1 runners and then drive to the Devil's Corral Trailhead to drop off Leg 2 runners. The bus will wait at Devil's Corral Trailhead for all Leg 1 runners to arrive before driving back to Susanville. The bus will drop Leg 1 runners at the Historic Train Depot where they can jog or take the free shuttle to Hobo Camp. Leg 2 runners are also welcome to shuttle a vehicle up to Devil's Corral Trailhead to wait for their Leg 1 partner and hand-off the keys.time limits
awards
- 50K - All finishers receive a custom coaster.
- 50K/Marathon/Half Marathon/10K/Express Half & Relay - 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 and 2nd place team Finisher awards for Express Half Marathon Relay (men, women, coed).
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Age Group Finishers - Award Medal
- 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