Bizz Johnson

Susanville, United States • 11-12 Oct 2025

The Bizz Johnson is a scenic trail running event held in Susanville, California, featuring distances of 50K, marathon, half marathon, 10K, and an Express Half Marathon with a relay option. The USATF-certified marathon course is a fast, mostly downhill route along the historic Bizz Johnson Trail through Lassen National Forest, with a net elevation loss of 929 feet. Runners experience a climb early on, followed by a 1,300-foot descent over 20 miles, passing through the Susan River Canyon with picturesque wooden railroad bridges and two former railroad tunnels near the finish. The event offers a Boston Marathon qualifier and a cupless race format to reduce waste. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Express Half Marathon
13 mi
Express Half Marathon Relay
13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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