Arizona · Marathon · 20 Miler · 10 Miler
Red Rocks of Sedona
Red Rocks of Sedona is a marathon, 20 Miler, 10 Miler and 2.5 Miler event held in Sedona, Arizona. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 28 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Sedona, AZ
- Field size
- ~28 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Sedona, Arizona
- Distances
- Marathon, 20 Miler, 10 Miler, 2.5 Miler
- Field size
- About 28 runners
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- trailrunningescapes.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $165 (from trailrunningescapes.com, checked September 28, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:00 AM MST
- Course profile — Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified; Not a Boston qualifier
- Course profile — 20 Miler
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 10 Miler
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 2.5 Miler
- Loop course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 47°F at the start, 70% humidity, 2 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026)
About the Red Rocks of Sedona
Red Rocks of Sedona Trail Races is a one-day trail running event held every October on Sedona, Arizona's southside terrain, offering a Mountain Marathon, 20 Miler, 10 Miler, and 2.5 Miler. The point-to-point courses (except the 2.5 Miler) run from the Sedona United Methodist Church to Verde Valley School and feature the iconic Hi-Line Trail, high desert slickrock, singletrack, and panoramic red rock views.
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Red Rocks of Sedona: common questions
- When is the Red Rocks of Sedona?
- 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 Red Rocks of Sedona held?
- In Sedona, Arizona.
- What distances does the Red Rocks of Sedona offer?
- Marathon, 20 Miler, 10 Miler and 2.5 Miler.
- How many people run the Red Rocks of Sedona?
- About 28 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Red Rocks of Sedona?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Red Rocks of Sedona?
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $165 (from trailrunningescapes.com, checked September 28, 2026).
- What time does the Red Rocks of Sedona start?
- 8:00 AM MST.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Red Rocks of Sedona?
- about 47°F at the start, 70% humidity, 2 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026).
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