The VUE
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Event overview
The VUE - Vortex Ultra Experience is a trail running event organized by Trail Running Escapes in Sedona, Arizona on April 18, 2026. The event is held under permit by Coconino National Forest and uses Westside single-track trails that pass red rock views, slick rock plateaus, towering spires, Oak Creek and nearby Verde River scenery. Course maps, elevation profiles and aid station locations are provided for each race.
Race details and weekend activities
Distances offered:
- 50 Miles
- 34 Miles
- 21 Miles
- 12 Miles
- 4 Miles
Weekend services and features include bib pickup at the Hike House on the day before the races, finisher medals or buckles, tech shirts, and post-race food and beer. A post-race beer garden and vendor area are hosted on the Yavapai College back patio with additional food truck service. The event also lists a community beer run and a shake-out run, an opening ceremony with yoga and meditation, and an evening gathering with a fire pit. The organizer notes lodging and camping options near Sedona and mentions partnerships with local organizations for trail stewardship and Leave No Trace principles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.