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Bizz Johnson Marathon

Susanville, CA
Sunday, October 11, 2026


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Course Description
The Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon and 50K distances begin at Mason Station with an out and back on McCoy Road (You will be bused to the start). After returning to Mason Station, you'll jump onto the Bizz Johnson Trail and travel through scenic Lassen National Forest. The first few miles of the course climb 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.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, October 11, 2026
2025: Sunday, October 12, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Downhill
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Trail

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 55°F (12°C)
Average High: 71°F (21°C)
Average Low: 39° F (3°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.02
Course Score: 98.02

Race Size

2025: 29 Finishers
2024: 40 Finishers
2023: 44 Finishers
2022: 55 Finishers
2021: No Results
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 0%
2024: 2.5%
2023: 0%
2022: 10.9%
2021: N/A
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 13 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 70°F  (21°C)
Low: 38°F  (3°C)

Race Start Conditions

49°F  (9°C)
Humidity: 54%

Clear
N 3 mph

PR Score

95.23

Course Score

95.46






Bizz Johnson Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Bizz Johnson Marathon was the 520th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 481st largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, no Bizz Johnson Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 2.5% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Bizz Johnson Marathon ranked 450th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 384th in 2024. In California, it ranked 33rd in 2025 and 24th in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.

The Bizz Johnson Marathon has a Course Score of 98.02, ranking it as the 343rd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 31st fastest marathon course in California.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Bizz Johnson Marathon a PR Score of 98.02. The PR Score ranks the Bizz Johnson Marathon as the 284th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 21st best marathon for a PR in California.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Bizz Johnson Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and California for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Bizz Johnson Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed343rd fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 31st fastest marathon course in California
Top 75% Nationally#31 of 34 in California
PR Potential284th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 21st best marathon for a PR in California
Top 62% Nationally#21 of 34 in California
Boston Qualifier Rate450th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 33rd highest BQ percentage in California
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 94% Nationally#33 of 34 in California
Race Size520th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 39th largest marathon in California
Based on 2025 results
Top 88% Nationally#39 of 49 in California

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 5579 feet (1700m)
Min Elevation: 4254 feet (1296m)

Elevation Gain: 553 feet (168m)
Elevation Loss: 1571 feet (478m)


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Course updated 06/26/2025




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