Machete Trail Madness 100K

Perris, United States • 25 Apr 2026

Event overview

Machete Trail Madness takes place at Lake Perris, Perris, CA on April 25, 2026. Distances offered:

  • 10k
  • 50k
  • 100k

Registration closes on Apr 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT. To ensure receipt of a medal and participant shirt, registration must be completed by Apr 1, 2026. The event does not allow same-day registration. There are no refunds or transfers.

Course and logistics

The 50K uses a 10-mile loop with about 2,300 feet of elevation gain per lap, completed three times. The 100K uses a 20-mile loop around the lake, completed three times, with about 4,400 feet of elevation gain per lap. Cut-off times are 15 hours for the 50K and 30 hours for the 100K. The start/transition area and group campground are at Group Picnic C near 17801 Lake Perris Dr. Runners may set up gear in the transition area.

Aid stations include a full aid station at mile 6 for 50K runners, and aid stations at miles 8 and 12.8 for 100K runners. Group tent camping is available at no additional cost when selected at registration; no trailers or hookups are permitted. Camping opens Friday after 12:00 PM and checkout is Monday by 11:00 AM. Free professional photos will be provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 km
100k
50 km
50k
10 km
10k
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