Prepare for an unforgettable journey through one of America's most visually stunning landscapes at the Red Rocks of Sedona on October 17, 2026. This celebrated trail race in Sedona, AZ, offers distances for every runner, including a challenging Marathon, a robust 20 Miler, an exhilarating 10 Miler, and a scenic 2.5 Miler perfect for new trail enthusiasts. As you navigate the high desert slickrock, winding singletrack, and panoramic red rock vistas, you'll experience dramatic elevation shifts and fast technical descents across trails selected to highlight Sedona's awe-inspiring Southside. Runners consistently praise the courses as some of the most beautiful they've ever experienced, with the iconic Hi-Line Trail delivering sweeping panoramas of Cathedral Rock.

The Marathon, 20 Miler, and 10 Miler are point-to-point adventures, starting at the United Methodist Church and concluding at the Verde Valley School, allowing for an immersive experience of Sedona's wild and colorful terrain. The 2.5 Miler offers a convenient start and finish at the Verde Valley School. Fully stocked aid stations, never more than eight miles apart, provide essential hydration, electrolytes, and energy snacks to keep you fueled, though runners are required to carry their own bottles or hydration packs as this is a cupless race. Typical race day conditions in mid-October offer pleasant running weather, with highs around 83F and lows around 46F, and only a 2% chance of precipitation, creating ideal conditions for tackling the moderately technical, yet immensely rewarding, trails.

Organized by the passionate team at Trail Running Escapes, the Red Rocks of Sedona is renowned for its friendly atmosphere and meticulous organization, ensuring every detail from pre-race activities like a community shake-out run to a vibrant post-race Vendor Village is covered. Runners receive a high-performance technical race shirt and a commemorative medal, solidifying the experience of conquering Sedona's unique red rock country. This race is not just a physical test; it's an opportunity for a deep connection with the spiritual and breathtaking beauty that defines Sedona's landscape.