Bizz Johnson
- Date Sun 12th October 2025
- Location Susanville, California
- Price $43.40 - $96.40
- Races 6 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Bizz Johnson event on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in the breathtaking setting of Susanville, Lassen. This unique marathon experience offers a fantastic opportunity for runners to set personal records and qualify for the Boston Marathon on a stunningly fast, downhill course. The race begins at Mason Station and winds through the picturesque Lassen National Forest, featuring a challenging first few miles that climb 280 feet before unleashing an exhilarating 1,300-foot descent over the final 20 miles to the finish line in Susanville.
Participants can choose from two thrilling half marathon options. The Half Marathon & 10K kicks off on Saturday, taking runners on an out-and-back route that showcases the last quarter of the full marathon course. On Sunday, the new Express Half Marathon offers an exciting experience as runners tackle the second half of the full marathon, starting from a remote location. For those looking for a team challenge, the new Express Half Marathon Relay allows runners to share the experience while exploring the stunning Susan River Canyon and crossing picturesque wooden railroad bridges. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a race filled with natural beauty and thrilling descents!
Participants can choose from two thrilling half marathon options. The Half Marathon & 10K kicks off on Saturday, taking runners on an out-and-back route that showcases the last quarter of the full marathon course. On Sunday, the new Express Half Marathon offers an exciting experience as runners tackle the second half of the full marathon, starting from a remote location. For those looking for a team challenge, the new Express Half Marathon Relay allows runners to share the experience while exploring the stunning Susan River Canyon and crossing picturesque wooden railroad bridges. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a race filled with natural beauty and thrilling descents!
Organiser's Description
Set PRs and qualify for the Boston Marathon on this fast, downhill course!
The Bizz Johnson Trail begins at Mason Station and travels through scenic Lassen National Forest. The first few miles of the course climb 280 feet through the forest to Westwood Junction, then its 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, youll pass orange cliffs and cross the river ten times on picturesque wooden railroad bridges. About four miles from the finish, youll 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. The Express Half Marathon on Sunday does the second half of the full marathon, you will be bused to a remote start.
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.
USAT&F certified full marathon course (CA18035RS)
The Bizz Johnson Trail begins at Mason Station and travels through scenic Lassen National Forest. The first few miles of the course climb 280 feet through the forest to Westwood Junction, then its 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, youll pass orange cliffs and cross the river ten times on picturesque wooden railroad bridges. About four miles from the finish, youll 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. The Express Half Marathon on Sunday does the second half of the full marathon, you will be bused to a remote start.
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.
USAT&F certified full marathon course (CA18035RS)
Races
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50k
Incl. $6.10 Fee & Custom Performance Running Hat
Sat 11th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$91.10
OPENS SOONThe 50K begins at the Bizz Johnson Trail - Mason Station Trailhead. With a 3.24-mile out and 3.24-mile back on McCoy Road, the 50K jumps onto the Bizz Johnson Trail and begins the trek to the finish at the Hobo Camp Day Use Area. Runners will be bused to the start. For more detailed information, visit https://www.bizzrunningcompany.com/bizzjohnsonmarathon/ -
Marathon
Incl. $5.50 Fee & Custom Performance Running Hat
Sat 11th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$80.50
OPENS SOONThe Marathon begins at the Bizz Johnson Trail - Mason Station Trailhead. With a .78-mile out and .78-mile back on McCoy Road, the Marathon jumps onto the Bizz Johnson Trail and begins the trek to the finish at the Hobo Camp Day Use Area. Runners will be bused to the start. For more detailed information, visit https://www.bizzrunningcompany.com/bizzjohnsonmarathon/ -
Half Marathon
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Custom Performance Running Hat
Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$54.00
OPENS SOONThe up-and-back Half Marathon begins across the street from the Historic Train Depot. Runners travel up the Bizz Johnson Trail to the Devil's Corral turnaround, where they'll travel back down the Bizz Johnson and finish at the Hobo Camp Day Use Area. Runners will not need to be bused to the start as it begins in town. A shuttle will be available to bring runners back to their cars or runners can opt to walk down the Bizz .75 mile to retrieve their car. For more detailed information, visit https://www.bizzrunningcompany.com/bizzjohnsonmarathon/ -
10k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Custom Performance Running Hat
Sat 11th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS SOONThe up-and-back 10K begins across the street from the Historic Train Depot. Runners travel up the Bizz Johnson Trail to a marked turnaround, where they'll travel back down the Bizz Johnson and finish at the Hobo Camp Day Use Area. Runners will not need to be bused to the start since it begins in town. A shuttle will be available to bring runners back to their cars or runners can opt to walk down the Bizz .75 mile to retrieve their car. For more detailed information, visit https://www.bizzrunningcompany.com/bizzjohnsonmarathon/ -
Express Half Marathon
Incl. $4.90 Fee & Custom Performance Running Hat
Sun 12th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$69.90
OPENS SOONThe Express Half Marathon on Sunday is a remote start on the Bizz Johnson Trail at Goumaz Campground. Runners will travel the last half of the marathon course. Runners will be bused to the start. For more detailed information, visit https://www.bizzrunningcompany.com/bizzjohnsonmarathon/ -
Express Half Marathon Relay
Incl. $6.40 Fee & Custom Performance Running Hat
Sun 12th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$96.40
OPENS SOONThis is a 2-person relay. Leg 1 and Leg 2 runners will ride the bus to the start at Goumaz Campground. Leg 1 runners will start with the Express Half Marathon Runners. Leg 2 runners will continue on the bus to Devil's Corral at mile 7. After the handoff, Leg 1 runners will be able to ride the bus back to the Susanville Historic Train Depot where they can catch the bus to the Finish Line. Relay teams are also welcome to send Leg 1 runner on the bus to the start and Leg 2 runner drive a personal vehicle to the handoff zone at Devil's Corral (Mile 7). This would allow the Leg 1 runner a quicker return to town, instead of waiting for the bus to depart.
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