Bizz Johnson

Race Info

The Bizz Johnson is on Sunday October 11, 2026, in Susanville, CA. This event offers a fast, downhill course, perfect for setting personal records and qualifying for the Boston Marathon. The total net downhill loss for the marathon is 929 feet.

All races in 2026 will be held on Sunday, October 11.

Events

• 50K: Price: $107 incl. $7 Fee. Time: 8:00 AM PDT - 3:00 PM PDT. Registration Opens December 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM PST.
• Marathon: Price: $101.70 incl. $6.70 Fee. Time: 8:00 AM PDT - 3:00 PM PDT. Registration Opens December 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM PST. The full marathon course is USAT&F certified (CA18035RS).
• Express Half Marathon: Price: $85.80 incl. $5.80 Fee. Time: 9:00 AM PDT - 12:30 PM PDT. Registration Opens December 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM PST.
• Express 10K: Price: $59.30 incl. $4.30 Fee. Time: 9:00 AM PDT - 11:00 AM PDT. Registration Opens December 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM PST.

Course Details

The marathon and 50K start at 8:00 AM at Mason Station Trailhead on McCoy Road. The course travels through scenic Lassen National Forest, climbing approximately 280 feet to Westwood Junction, then descending to the finish in Susanville. The trail follows the old Fernley and Lassen Branch Line of the Southern Pacific Railroad. The Susan River Canyon section features river crossings on wooden railroad bridges and passes through two former railroad tunnels. The Express Half Marathon starts at 9:00 AM at Goumaz Campground (Mile 14 of the full marathon route). The Express 10K starts at Devil's Corral and covers the last 6.2 miles of the full marathon. All four events have remote starts and participants will be bused to them.

Packet Pickup

• Saturday: Noon - 6 PM (50K, Marathon, Express Half Marathon, Express 10K) at Susanville Historic Train Depot, 601 Richmond Road.
• Sunday Morning: 6 AM - 7 AM (Marathon and 50K), 7 AM - 8 AM (Express Half Marathon and 10K) at Susanville Historic Train Depot, 601 Richmond Road.

Additional race information can be found at https://bizzrunningcompany.com/bizzjohnsonmarathon/.