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Sedona Canyons 125

Basic Listing
  1. Aravaipa Running
  2. 2026 Edition

Wine country, red rocks, and pine forest in 125 rugged miles

Directions
Registration OpensMay 20, 2025
DeadlineApril 26, 2026
This event took place on May 06, 2026

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May 06, 2026
Wednesday 7:00am MST start
Black Canyon City, AZ
United States
125.9 miles
Point to Point Course
14,210 ft
Elevation Gain
Historical weather
62°F / 85°FLo/Hi Temp
56°F / 79°FFeels Like
21%Cloud Cover
0% (0.01 in)Precipitation
12 mphWind Speed
22%Humidity
5:36 AMSunrise
7:14 PMSunset
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Very Challenging
Experienced ultrarunners
Fills Up Fast
High demand — register as soon as possible
Western States Endurance Run Qualifier
Links
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2021
Established

What Makes It Great

Starting at the Gold King Mine Ghost Town above Jerome, the Sedona Canyons 125 covers 125.9 miles through Verde Valley wine country, Sedona's iconic red rock canyon systems, the Coconino National Forest, and the Arizona Trail to finish at Heritage Square in downtown Flagstaff. The course shares the back half of the Cocodona 250 route and delivers the highest singletrack density of the Cocodona distances (62%), passing through some of Arizona's most celebrated trail networks.

Difficulty

Advanced
7/10

Experienced ultrarunners

Night Running
High Altitude
Remote Terrain
Technical Terrain
Steep Climbing
Variable Weather

Race Highlights

Jerome to Flagstaff
125.9 miles from the historic hilltop mining town of Jerome through Sedona's red rock canyons to downtown Flagstaff
62% singletrack
Highest singletrack ratio of all Cocodona distances, threading Sedona's world-renowned trail network and the Arizona Trail through Coconino
Western States qualifier
Finishers within 52 hours earn a 2027 Western States Endurance Run qualifier; UTMB and ITRA points for all finishers within the 75-hour cutoff

Sedona Canyons 125

Black Canyon City, AZ, United StatesMay 06, 2026

May 06, 2026
Course map for Sedona Canyons 125
DistDistance125.9 mi
GainElevation Gain14,210 ft
LimitCutoff75 h
Terrain Technical Terrain
Night RunningHigh AltitudeRemote TerrainSteep ClimbingVariable Weather

Entry Timeline

Registration OpensMay 20, 2025
Registration DeadlineApril 26, 2026
Race DayMay 06, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.

Terrain

Technical Difficulty5/10

Moderate trail conditions with some technical sections

Surface Types
Singletrack62%
Doubletrack29%
Pavement9%
125.9 mi
Distance
Point to Point
Route
75h
Cutoff Time
5,827 ft
Average Elevation
14,210 ft
Total Ascent
11,400 ft
Total Descent
7,385 ft
High Point
3,317 ft
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationMileElevation
Start Line - Gold King Mine Ghost Town
Start
0.05,384 ft
Dead Horse
Aid Station
10.23,323 ft
Deer Pass
Aid Station
24.24,003 ft
Water Station
Aid Station
30.94,446 ft
Sedona Ranger Station
Aid Station
40.34,213 ft
Water Station
Aid Station
49.65,991 ft
Schnebly Hill
Aid Station
55.26,483 ft
Munds Park
Aid Station
73.46,440 ft
Kelly Canyon
Aid Station
91.06,900 ft
Fort Tuthill
Aid Station
99.36,995 ft
FAC
Aid Station
114.16,965 ft
Finish - Heritage Square
Finish
125.96,906 ft

Sign in to see cutoffs, crew access, drop bags, and services for every aid station.

No Dogs Allowed
On-Site Camping Available

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

  • Pacers allowed starting from Munds Park aid station (mile 73.4, approximately 58% into the course).
  • Pacers must be 18+, check in at each joining aid station, sign a pacer waiver, and receive a pacer bib.
  • No muling — pacers may not carry food or gear for their runner.
  • Pacers on foot only.

Crew Rules

  • Crew access at Sedona Ranger Station (40.3 mi), Schnebly Hill (55.2 mi), Munds Park (73.4 mi), Fort Tuthill (99.3 mi), FAC (114.1 mi), and finish at Heritage Square (125.6 mi). One crew vehicle per runner — no vehicles over 25 feet or towing trailers.
Daylight
13h 38m
5:36 AM7:14 PM
85°F / 62°F
Feels like 79°F / 56°F
Temperature Hi/Lo
0% (0.01 in)
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
22%
Humidity
21%
Cloud Cover
Based on historical averages for May 04
Heat Training Recommended

Jerome and Sedona sections can see high temperatures in May; Sedona's red rock terrain offers limited shade.

Cold/Hypothermia Risk

Mountain sections above Sedona and near Flagstaff can drop below freezing at night.

High Altitude

Course finishes near 7,000 feet in Flagstaff with mountain sections above 8,000 feet on the Arizona Trail.

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

  • Cell phone
  • GPX Enabled Device with course file loaded
  • Headlamp (with extra batteries)
  • Collapsible cup
  • Space blanket
  • Whistle
  • Hydration capacity 4 L (applies to specific course sections)
  • Gloves, Warm Hat, Long Sleeve (applies to specific course sections)
  • Insulation layer (jacket) (applies to specific course sections)
  • Waterproof jacket with hood (only required in case of rain or snow)

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

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Register•May 06, 2026