The VUE

Sedona, United States • 18 Apr 2026

the VUE - Vortex Ultra Experience (Sedona, AZ) : April 18, 2026

The VUE is a one-day trail running event in Sedona, Arizona, presented by Trail Running Escapes. Races use Westside trails and feature single-track sections, slick rock plateaus, red rock scenery and towering spires. The event runs under permit from Coconino National Forest and will mark its fifth anniversary in 2026.

Distances offered:

  • 50 Miles
  • 34 Miles
  • 21 Miles
  • 12 Miles
  • 4 Miles

Race support, logistics and on-site amenities

Course maps, elevation profiles and aid station locations are provided for participants. Bib pickup is scheduled the day before at The Hike House; a shake-out run and an opening ceremony with yoga and meditation are part of the pre-race activities. A community beer run is organized in Sedona in the days before the event.

Registered runners receive a finisher medal or buckle, a tech shirt, and post-race food and beer. A post-race beer garden and vendor area will be hosted at Yavapai College back patio, and additional food and beverage options will be available on site. Friends and family may attend on-site festivities; alcohol service requires valid ID. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Miler
34 mi
34 Miler
21 mi
21 Miler
12 mi
12 Miler
4 mi
4 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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