USATF certified course, beautiful red rock vistas, city and forest roads.  Elevations 4100-4500 feet.  Asphalt, pavement, and dirt surfaces (50% dirt).  Difficulty 5-7 of 10.

The Sedona Marathon

Human Interest Story

The Sedona Marathon is sponsoring free healthy lifestyle seminars at the Goldenstein Gallery. The seminars are being directed by renowned Olypic trainer Phil Wharton.

Get 'Off The Couch' with the Sedona Marathon starting November 19 2009

Phil Wharton will lead the fourth annual Off The Couch program for the Sedona Marathon. The free seminar series takes place in Sedona to help runners prepare for the marathon and make a life change leading up to the February 6th Sedona Marathon

"Get of the Couch" with Sedona Marathon and Wharton Performance

Post-Race Review/ Results

"Marathon Junkie" Chuck Engle won this year's running of the Sedona Marathon with a time of 2:45:50, just one minute shy of the course record, 2:44:49. Joseph Fuss, the winner of the 2007 and 2008 races with times of 2:55:15 and 3:02:45, did not participate in this year's race.

Elite runner Chuck Engle wins 2009 Sedona Marathon

Runner Chuck Engle of Dublin Ohio took an early lead and won the Sedona Marathon, narrowly missing the course record of 2:44:49. Engle’s time was 2:45:50. The field of runners were faster overall this year: the top 4 finishers all finished under three hours, which is new for this challenging course.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results