Bizz Johnson's Southside Scramble

Bizz Johnson's Southside Scramble

Bizz Johnson's Southside Scramble is a trail running event held at the Hobo Camp Day Use Area in Susanville, California. The race utilizes the Bizz Johnson Trail and the Southside Trail to showcase the Susan River Canyon. The event offers three distinct distances:

• 22 km (Dirty Devil's 22K)
• 14 km (Tunnel's Blast 14K)
• 7 km (Hobo Special 7K)

The courses consist of a mixture of fire roads and singletrack trails. Runners in the 22 km event travel approximately 6 miles along the Bizz Johnson Trail to Devil's Corral before returning via the Southside Trail, which features rockslides and vista points. The 14 km participants turn onto singletrack near a railroad tunnel to access the Southside Trail. The 7 km route uses the Twin Bridges Access connector to reach the return portion of the course. On even-numbered years, the course follows an outbound route on the Bizz Johnson Trail and returns on the Southside Trail. On odd-numbered years, the direction is reversed.

The event is a cup-less race, meaning participants must carry their own hydration systems. Aid stations providing fruit, salty snacks, electrolytes, and water are positioned along the route. Finisher awards include a custom medal and a custom beach towel. The race is Trail-Sisters Approved, providing equal space on the starting line and hygiene products at aid stations. Due to limited parking at the Hobo Camp Day Use Area, carpooling is encouraged, with additional parking available at Miller Road and the Susanville Historic Train Depot. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.