Machete Muertos 200
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Event Overview
The Machete Muertos 200 is an ultramarathon event held from October 28 to November 1, 2026, at Lake Perris in Perris, California. It features multiple race distances: a 200 Miler, a 100 Miler, a 50 Miler, a 20 Miler, and a 10 Miler. There is also a 20 Mile Ruck Division.
Course Details
The course consists of loops around Lake Perris.
- The 10-mile loop has approximately 2,300 feet of elevation gain per lap and is used for the 10 and 50 mile races.
- The 20-mile course goes around the entire lake, with about 4,500 feet of elevation gain, and is used for the 20 Mile Ruck Division, 100 mile, and 200 mile races.
Key Information
The event includes a free group campground available from Tuesday afternoon until Monday morning. Pacers are allowed for certain distances and under specific conditions: 50 mile runners can pick up a pacer for their final lap, 100 mile runners after 60 miles, and 200 mile runners after 80 miles. Cash prizes are offered for the top three overall finishers in the 100 and 200 mile distances. Cutoff times are 96 hours for the 200 mile, 48 hours for the 100 mile, 24 hours for the 50 mile, and 12 hours for the 20 Mile Ruck Division. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
