Bizz Johnson
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Distance
- 50K · Marathon · Express Half Marathon & more
From the Organizer
Set PRs and qualify for the Boston Marathon on this fast, downhill course! Total net downhill loss for the marathon is 929 feet making it the PERFECT course to qualify on! Per official B.A.A. confirmation, there will be no time penalties assessed for this course.
All races in 2026 will be Sunday, October 11. The marathon and 50K start at 8:00 AM at Mason Station Trailhead on McCoy Road with an out-and-back before jumping onto the Bizz Johnson Trail at Mason Station where the races travel through scenic Lassen National Forest. The first few miles of the course climb approximately 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.
The Express Half Marathon starts at at 9:00 AM at Goumaz Campground which is Mile 14 of the full marathon route. After a short up-and-back, the Express Half Marathon flies down the Bizz Johnson to the finish.
Starting at Devil's Corral, the new Express 10K on Sunday does the last 6.2 miles of the full marathon. This course promises to be a fast, fun race.
For all four events, you will be bused to a remote start.
PACKET PICKUP
- Saturday Noon - 6 PM (50K, Marathon, Express Half Marathon, Express 10K): Susanville Historic Train Depot, 601 Richmond Road
- Sunday Morning 6 AM - 7AM (Marathon and 50K), 7AM - 8 AM (Express Half Marathon and Express 10K): Susanville Historic Train Depot, 601 Richmond Road
PLEASE visit our website for maps, schedules, and all the important details!!
USAT&F certified full marathon course (CA18035RS)
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
6%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Susanville 2sw, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Susanville, CA
Elevation
4,175 ft
Nearest Airport
RNO
Reno Tahoe International Airport · 78 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Bizz Johnson, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
More Running races near Susanville, CA
Bizz Johnson's Southside Scramble
Less than a mile away
Chester 4th of July Fun Run
31 miles away
Glowing in the Streets 5K
5K
75 miles away
UNCF 5k for Prostate Cancer
5K
75 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Bizz Johnson?
- Bizz Johnson is a running race held in Susanville, California on October 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Bizz Johnson?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Susanville, California at 601 Richmond Road, Susanville, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Bizz Johnson?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Bizz Johnson
Oct 11, 2026