Machete Muertos 200

Event overview

Machete Muertos 200 is a multi-distance trail event held at Lake Perris in Perris, CA from October 28 to November 1, 2026. The event includes ultramarathon and ruck distances and notes technical terrain and substantial elevation gain on some courses.

Distances

• 200 Miler
• 100 Miler
• 50 Miler
• 20 Mile Ruck Division
• 10 Mile

Courses and elevation

The 10-mile course is a loop with about 2,300 feet of elevation gain per lap and is used for the 10 and 50 milers. The 20-mile course circles the lake and is used for the 20-mile ruck division, the 100 miler, and the 200 miler; this course has about 4,500 feet of elevation gain. The 200-mile distance is described as 200 miles with over 44,000 feet of elevation gain and technical terrain. Aid stations include a full aid station at mile 6 for the 10 and 50 milers, and an additional aid station at mile 2.8 for the 20-mile, 100- and 200-mile courses.

Rules and logistics

Cutoff times are: 96 hours for the 200 miler, 48 hours for the 100 miler, 24 hours for the 50 miler, 12 hours for the 20-mile ruck, and no cutoff for the 10-mile. Pacers are not allowed for the 10-mile or ruck division. The 50-miler may have a pacer for the final lap. 100-mile runners may have pacers after completing 60 miles (three laps); 200-mile runners may have pacers after completing 80 miles (four laps). Ruck weights are 20 pounds for females and 30 pounds for men. Camping is provided at the group campground; access and checkout times are given on the event page. Cash prizes are listed for the top three overall finishers in the 100- and 200-mile races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.