California · 200 Miler
Machete Muertos 200
Machete Muertos 200 is a 200 Miler event held in Perris, California. It was last held on October 28, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Perris, CA
Race details
- Last held
- October 28, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Perris, California
- Distances
- 200 Miler
- Course
- Organizer states over 44,000 ft of total elevation gain for the 200-mile distance (approximate figure, no official profile published)
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- machetemadness.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open
- Start time
- 6:30 PM PDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
About the Machete Muertos 200
Machete Muertos 200 is a Día de los Muertos-themed multi-distance ultramarathon (200, 100, 50, 20, and 10 mile options) held on looped trails around Lake Perris in Perris, California, featuring free group camping, cash prizes for top overall 100/200-mile finishers, and a notoriously difficult 96-hour cutoff for the 200-miler.
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Machete Muertos 200: common questions
- When is the Machete Muertos 200?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Machete Muertos 200 held?
- In Perris, California.
- What distances does the Machete Muertos 200 offer?
- 200 Miler.
- How do I register for the Machete Muertos 200?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Machete Muertos 200?
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open.
- What time does the Machete Muertos 200 start?
- 6:30 PM PDT.
- What is the course like at the Machete Muertos 200?
- Loop course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified.
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