BIZZ JOHNSON'S SOUTHSIDE SCRAMBLE

22K 14K 7K

Cupless Racing partner

JUNE 21, 2025

This is a cupless race!

Run an AWESOME loop course all in the lower Susan River Canyon!

REGISTER FOR THE SOUTHSIDE SCRAMBLE

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 and end at the Hobo Camp Day Use Area
For the Dirty Devil's 22K, runners start on the Fire Road above Hobo Camp, merging onto the Bizz Johnson Trail 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 South Side 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 Fire Road above Hobo Camp, merging onto the Bizz Johnson Trail 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 South Side Trail. From there, they will enjoy the stunningly beautiful South Side 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 Fire Road above Hobo Camp, merging onto the Bizz Johnson Trail and heads up to the Twin Bridges Access connector to the South Side Trail. You'll get just enough of the Bizz Johnson's steady climb to excite your senses for the fast, flowy South Side's single-track return. Once you get to the finish, enjoy a cold beverage, snacks, BBQ hotdogs for finishers, and a cool dip in the Susan River! Families and friends are welcomed to bring chairs, put up a canopy, and use the day-use BBQ grills for more fun.
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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 20th from Noon until 6 PM. Late Registration will be available on Friday. Race Day morning packet pickup on Saturday June 21st 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! Hydrapak is our cupless racing partner. 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 South Side trail turnoff at mile 5.94. 22K
    Aid Station #3 is located on the South Side 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 towel and finisher's medal. (No towels or medals will be given out at packet pickup)1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Overall Male / Female /Non-Binary Finishers (all races) - Custom Award 1st, 2nd, 3rd Age Group Finishers (10-year age groups) - Custom Award Coaster

  • RACE 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

    wEATHER
    Photo credit: Lisa Urquizu
    Photo credit: Carol Growdon
    PARKING
    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 Trailhead 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 96130
    directions to hobo camp (START AND finish line)

  • REGISTRATION

    REGISTER FOR southside scramble
    there is very limited race day registration!
    ENTRY FEES
    Online pre-registration closes at NOON on Thursday, June 19th. EARLY BIRD (until March 31, 2025 @11:59 PM) 7K - $40 14K - $50 22K - $60 April 1 - June 9, 2025 @11:59 PM 7K - $50 14K - $60 22K - $70

    June 10 - June 21, 2025 (online registration closes on Thursday June 19 at NOON) 7K - $60 14K - $70 22K - $80
    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 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 20, 2025 (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 21, 2025 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
    Restrooms 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!

Contacts
bizzrunningcompany@gmail.com
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