24HR "The Grind"

The inaugural Machete Trail Madness 24HR Race! Starting Friday, January 29, at 7 p.m., you’ll run under the stars on a relentless loop; again, and again. Run solo or gather your team of 4, any mix, male, female, co-ed. Don’t wait! Be part of the beginning, plan your team, and earn that sunrise!

MUST register by 12/24/2026 to ensure you receive medal/buckle and participant shirt, the race will likely sellout well before that.

Please review all the information on this registration page, all the way down to the bottom of the page as it will answer all your questions and provide you with links to our location and race course maps, but if you still can't find what you are looking for then reach out to us at machete@machetemadness.com

Important Announcement: Our discounted registration rates will end on Friday, September 25, 2026. Save an additional 10% now, after this date, prices will increase to their regular, still incredible value. Act now to lock in your spot at the current rate! Remember, your registration includes more than just a race. You get top-tier race swag, fully stocked aid stations, and family-friendly camping at no extra cost. We’ve built a community and experience that goes beyond running, so don’t miss out on locking in this deal today!

Course Description

7 Mile Loop with 1,631 ft of elevation gain; this is not just a seven-mile loop. This is the Grind. You start at base camp with two miles of flat, fast terrain, then the adventure really kicks in as you enter the Badlands, about 2.5 miles of tough, technical climbing and rugged terrain, pushing your legs and your focus. Once you reach Russell Peak, it finally tips down into roughly 2.5 miles of downhill and flat stretches that carry you back to base camp. Flat, climbing, technical, downhill, fast. A little bit of everything. And when you get back to base camp, you do it again. How many laps can you grind out? DOWNLOAD Map at the bottom of this page.

Team Option

Build your team of four, no matter the mix, male, female, or co-ed. Each runner will be assigned a number; 1, 2, 3, and 4 and you’ll cycle through them in that exact order, lap after lap. No skipping, no repeating, just pure teamwork as you grind through the night. There’s no hiding out here. No distractions. Just you, your thoughts, and the decision you’ll have to make when it gets hard: Stay… or break. You’ll earn the sunrise. And then you’ll keep going. CAPITAN of the team will need to register all members of the team, one registration.

Awards

Top 3 individuals (men & women) and top 3 teams will receive awards.

Directions to Group Picnic C

Location to Group Picnic, make sure you drive in from the Morene Valley entrance and not via Ramona Express Way. Group Picnic C is where the group campground is located, same as the start line and transition area.

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