Machete Trail Madness 100K

Perris, United States • 25 Apr 2026

Event overview

Machete Trail Madness 100k takes place in Perris, CA at Lake Perris. The event date is April 25, 2026. Distances offered include:

  • 10k
  • 50k
  • 100k

Registration closes April 10, 2026. The organizer notes that participants must register by April 1, 2026 to ensure receipt of a medal and participant shirt. There are no refunds or transfers and same-day registration is not allowed.

Course and logistics

The 50K uses a 10-mile loop with 2,300 feet of elevation gain per lap, completed three times. The 100K uses a 20-mile course around the lake, completed three times, with 4,400 feet of elevation gain per lap. The organizer describes the terrain as very technical with steep climbs and lake views. Cut-off times are 15 hours for the 50K and 30 hours for the 100K.

Aid options include a transition area at the start and finish where runners may set up personal supplies, 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 during registration. Camping is located at the group campground at the start/transition area and does not allow trailers or hookups. Free professional race photos are 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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