El Jefe 100
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About the race
The El Jefe Hundred is a 105-mile point-to-point trail race near Superior, Arizona, presented as a tribute to a jaguar known locally as El Jefe. The route runs almost entirely on remote singletrack through classic Sonoran Desert terrain.
Vegetation along the course includes saguaro, palo verde, and mesquite, forming a scrubby green canopy across the landscape. The race takes place on National Forest Lands and follows remote wilderness trails rather than roads.
Course details include the following measurable facts:
- 105 miles The route records an elevation gain of 12,548 feet and an elevation loss of 13,910 feet. There are six aid stations positioned along the course. The published cutoff for completing the course is 36 hours.
The description emphasizes the natural setting and course metrics. The event is presented in connection with the Sonoran Desert landscape and the Sky Island wilderness where the route is located. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
