BIZZ JOHNSON'S SOUTHSIDE SCRAMBLE
22K 14K 7K
registration opens March 1st, 2024 (*pending permit)
JOIN US FOR AN ALL-NEW TRAIL RACE ON JUNE 22, 2024!
This is a cupless race!
Run an AWESOME loop course all in the lower Susan River Canyon!
course description
Are you ready to SCRAMBLE? This amazing new trail race showcases the best of the Susan River Canyon! Runners will head up the Bizz Johnson Trail from Hobo Camp for the first half and return via the beautiful and flowy singletrack on the Southside trail across the river. The Southside Scramble has 3 different distances to choose from, a 22K, a 14K, and a 7K. All races start on the Bizz Johnson Trail at the Hobo Camp Bridge and all races end at the Hobo Camp Day Use Area
For the Dirty Devil's 22K, runners start on the Bizz Johnson Trail at the Hobo Camp Bridge and take the "outbound" portion of the Bizz Johnson Trail all the way to Devil's Corral. From Devil's Corral, runners turn and drop down to the Susan River, crossing over a seasonal foot bridge, and enter the stunningly beautiful Southside trail with its rockslides, vista points, and flowy single track all the way back to Hobo Camp.
The Tunnel's Blast 14K starts on the Bizz Johnson Trail at the Hobo Camp Bridge and takes the "outbound" portion of the Bizz Johnson Trail to the entrance to the first railroad tunnel. Before heading into the darkness of the tunnel, runners will veer off onto singletrack, where they climb over the top of the tunnel to reach the Southside Trail. From there, they will enjoy the stunningly beautiful Southside trail with its rockslides, vista points, and flowy single track all the way back to Hobo Camp
The "Hobo's Special" 7K starts on the Bizz Johnson Trail at the Hobo Camp bridge and heads up to the Twin Bridges Access connector to the Southside Trail. You'll get just enough of the Bizz Johnson's steady climb to excite your senses for the fast, flowy Southside's single-track return. Once you get to the finish, enjoy a cold beverage, snacks, and a cool dip in the Susan River! If you want more excitement, bring a picnic lunch as you chill and watch the finish. Charcoal BBQ's are also available for use at the finish line.
For the Dirty Devil's 22K, runners start on the Bizz Johnson Trail at the Hobo Camp Bridge and take the "outbound" portion of the Bizz Johnson Trail all the way to Devil's Corral. From Devil's Corral, runners turn and drop down to the Susan River, crossing over a seasonal foot bridge, and enter the stunningly beautiful Southside trail with its rockslides, vista points, and flowy single track all the way back to Hobo Camp.
The Tunnel's Blast 14K starts on the Bizz Johnson Trail at the Hobo Camp Bridge and takes the "outbound" portion of the Bizz Johnson Trail to the entrance to the first railroad tunnel. Before heading into the darkness of the tunnel, runners will veer off onto singletrack, where they climb over the top of the tunnel to reach the Southside Trail. From there, they will enjoy the stunningly beautiful Southside trail with its rockslides, vista points, and flowy single track all the way back to Hobo Camp
The "Hobo's Special" 7K starts on the Bizz Johnson Trail at the Hobo Camp bridge and heads up to the Twin Bridges Access connector to the Southside Trail. You'll get just enough of the Bizz Johnson's steady climb to excite your senses for the fast, flowy Southside's single-track return. Once you get to the finish, enjoy a cold beverage, snacks, and a cool dip in the Susan River! If you want more excitement, bring a picnic lunch as you chill and watch the finish. Charcoal BBQ's are also available for use at the finish line.
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RACE INFO
Packet Pickup:
Packet Pickup will be at the Susanville Historic Train Depot at 601 Richmond Road on Friday, June 21st from Noon until 6 PM. Late Registration will be available on Friday. Race Day morning packet pickup on Saturday June 22nd will be available at the Hobo Camp Day Use Area (Finish Line Area) beginning at 6 AM. The Finish Line is approximately .1 mile from the Start Line. START TIMES
7:30 AM - Dirty Devil's 22K
7:45 AM - Tunnel's Blast 14K
8:00 - Hobo Special 7K
AID STATIONS: Aid stations will have fruit, salty snacks, Heed electrolyte drink, and water. THIS IS A CUPLESS RACE! PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN COLLAPSIBLE CUP OR HYDRATION SYSTEM!
Aid Station #1 is located on the Bizz Johnson Trail at the lower end of the lower tunnel at Mile 3.8. This aid station serves both the 22K and the 14K.
Aid Station #2 is located on the Bizz Johnson Trail at the Devil's Corral at the Southside trail turnoff at mile 5.94. 22K
Aid Station #3 is located on the Southside Trail just above the Twin Bridges access trail. This is approximately 2 miles from the finish. This aid station serves all three race distances. TIME LIMITS/CUT-OFF TIMES: 22K - 5.5 hours / 2 hours to Devil's Corral. 14K - 4 hours 7K - 2.5 hours AWARDS: All finishers will receive a custom microfiber beach towel and finisher's medal.1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Overall Male / Female /Non-Binary Finishers (all races) - Custom Award 1st, 2nd, 3rd Age Group Finishers (10-year age groups) - Award MedalRACE COURSE INFORMATION
OVERALL 3-cOURSE MAP
MAPS AND ELEVATION pROFILES
DIRTY DEVIL'S 22K INFO
TUNNEL'S BLAST 14 K INFO
Hobo special 7k info
VISITOR AND pARKING INFORMATION
Photo credit: Carol GrowdonPARKING
Carpooling is HIGHLY encouraged as parking at Hobo Camp is very limited. Here are your options: 1. Hobo Camp - Most parking is on the middle and upper levels. There will be volunteers helping you park very tightly. There is also some parallel parking along the entrance road to Hobo Camp after the gate. This parking must only be on the uphill side of the road and you must be pointed the the direction to LEAVE Hobo Camp. There is NO parking on the Fire Roads. 2. There is some parking at Miller Road at the Bizz Johnson Trail (You must not park blocking the Bizz Johnson Trail). This is a short walk of about .25 mile from the start line. 3. There is a LOT of parking at the Bizz Johnson Trailhead across from the Susanville Historic Train Depot at 601 Richmond Road. This is about .75 mi from the start line. This is a flat, easy walk. 4. One option would be to bring your bicycle and ride to the start. It is a flat, easy, short ride. There will be a place at the finish line to lock your bike and leave your keys with the Race Director.The map below shows parking locations and cross streets in Susanville:LODGING
Directions
Directions to the Historic Train Depot, 601 Richmond Road, Susanville, CA 96130directions to hobo camp (START AND finish line)
REGISTRATION
there is very limited race day registration!
ENTRY FEES
Online pre-registration closes at NOON on Thursday, June 20th. December 1, 2023 until March 31, 2024 @11:59 PM 7K - $40 14K - $50 22K - $60 April 1 - May 31, 2024 @11:59 PM 7K - $45 14K - $55 22K - $65
September 1 - October 10, 2024 @ NOON 7K - $50 14K - $55 22K - $70cancellation/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 contact the Race director for more information.Bib Pick-up
There will be no shirt giveaways at this event. All race finishers will receive a custom microfiber beach towel and medal upon finishing their race. Friday June 21, 2024 (late registration availble for all races) Bib Pick-up for Friday will be at the Susanville Railroad Depot & Visitor Center, 601 Richmond Rd., Susanville, CA 96130. Noon to 6:00 p.m. (all races) Saturday June 22, 2024 Limited race day late registration Bib pickup for Saturday will be at Hobo Camp at the start/finish line 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.Sweat Check
There is sweat check available at the Finish Line area (which is very close to the start line). (Check Weather forecast)
Please do not discard clothing along the course. Items left at the sweat check area after the race will not be mailed out. They will be donated.RESTROOMS
Reestrooms are available at the Start / Finish line and at Devil's Corral (22K Course)THIS IS A CUPLESS RACE. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN COLLAPSIBLE CUP OR HYDRATION SYSTEM!