Are you ready to SCRAMBLE? This amazing new trail race showcases the best of the Susan River Canyon! Runners will head up the Bizz Johnson Trail from Hobo Camp for the first half and return via the beautiful and flowy singletrack on the Southside trail across the river. The Southside Scramble has 3 different distances to choose from, a 22K, a 14K, and a 7K. All races start and end at the Hobo Camp Day Use Area. On ODD years, we will run a reversed course!
For the Dirty Devil’s 22K, runners start on the Fire Road above the Hobo Camp Day Use Area and take the “outbound” portion of the Bizz Johnson Trail approximately 6 miles all the way to Devil’s Corral. From Devil’s Corral, runners turn and drop down to the Susan River, crossing over a seasonal foot bridge, and enter the stunningly beautiful Southside trail with its rockslides, vista points, and flowy single track all the way back to Hobo Camp.
The Tunnel’s Blast 14K starts on the Fire Road above the Hobo Camp Day Use Area and takes the “outbound” portion of the Bizz Johnson Trail approximately 4 miles to the entrance to the first railroad tunnel. Before heading into the darkness of the tunnel, runners will veer off onto singletrack, where they climb over the top of the tunnel to reach the Southside Trail. From there, they will enjoy the stunningly beautiful Southside trail with its rockslides, vista points, and flowy single track all the way back to Hobo Camp.
The “Hobo’s Special” 7K starts on the Fire Road above the Hobo Camp Day Use Area and heads approximately 2 miles up to the Twin Bridges Access connector to the Southside Trail. You’ll get just enough of the Bizz Johnson’s steady climb to excite your senses for the fast, flowy Southside’s single-track return.
Finishers
At Hobo Camp Day Use Area, participants can enjoy a fun finish line party with food and beverages. All finishers will receive a custom medal and a custom beach towel just in time for a cool dip in the Susan River! Overall awards will be given to 1st through 3rd finishers (M/F/NB). Age group awards will be given to 1st-3rd AG in 10-year age groups.
Post-Race Activities
The Finish Line is approximately .1 mile from the Start Line. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch and EZ-up and hang out on the grass watching the other finishers. We will have hotdogs, watermelon, water, sodas, and non-alcoholic brews from Athletic Brewing Company for runners. If your family wants to join you, there are several newer charcoal BBQs in the day use area. The river has excellent access at the Day Use area so cooling off is a MUST!
This race is capped at 150 runners total for all 3 events!
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