Machete Muertos 200
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About the race
Machete Muertos 200 is part of a Dia de los Muertos ultramarathon week held in Perris, California, October 28 - November 1, 2026. The event offers multiple race distances on looped courses around Lake Perris and a nearby 10-mile loop.
Distances:
- 200 Miler
- 100 Miler
- 50 Miler
- 20 Mile Ruck Division
- 10 Miler
The 200-mile course is described with more than 44,000 feet of elevation gain and technical terrain. The 20-mile course around the lake is used by the 20-mile ruck division, the 100- and 200-mile races and has about 4,500 feet of elevation gain. The 10-mile loop serves the 10- and 50-mile distances and gains roughly 2,300 feet per lap.
Cutoff times are set per distance: 96 hours for the 200-miler, 48 hours for the 100-miler, 24 hours for 50-mile races, 12 hours for the 20-mile ruck division, and no cutoff for the 10-miler. Pacer rules vary by distance; 50-milers may pick up a pacer for a final lap, 100-milers may use pacers after 60 miles, and 200-milers after 80 miles. One pacer at a time is allowed; pacers may change between laps.
Aid stations include a transition area at the start/finish, a full aid station at mile 6 for 10- and 50-milers, and aid stations near miles 8 and 13 for the 20-, 100- and 200-mile courses. Group campground space is provided for participants, pacers and supporters; it is tent-only with no hookups. Cash prizes are offered to the top three overall finishers in the 200- and 100-mile races. The event policy states no refunds; transfers may be considered in rare cases if requested within 30 days before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
