• What racers get
  All Marathon Runners Receive
      * The Sedona Marathon T-shirt
      * A Finisher Medal
      * Post-race refreshments
      * All marathon finishers receive a Finisher Certificate
  All Half Marathon Runners Receive
      * The Sedona Marathon T-shirt
      * A Finisher Medal
      * Post-race refreshments
      * All Half marathon finishers receive a Finisher Certificate
  All 5K Runners Receive
      * A 5K T-shirt
      * Post-race refreshments
• Professional race course Photography
  Our event will also offer the services of:

Zazoosh.com

• Race Rules & Policies for the races & registration
• When to be in Sedona
  You should plan to arrive in Sedona no later than the day before the race.  Race packet pick-up will take place the day before the race at the pick-up area, located at the Patio Del Norte upper balcony and Sala De Los Milagros room of Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village at 336 Highway 179 · Sedona AZ (Google Map Link).
  Pick-up times are on:
  • Friday Feb. 6 from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.

  Each entrant is responsible for picking up his or her race packet. No one will be allowed to pick up a race number (bib) for a friend or family member. See the related FAQ's entry for more information.

• High altitude acclimatization
  The elevation at the edge of the Colorado Plateau in Sedona can challenge anyone coming from a lower altitude, so come ahead of time and relax and acclimatize.  To enjoy the beautiful surroundings you should spend another couple days to a week in the area.  For details check our things To Do/See page.
  
  Every person reacts differently to higher elevations.  People are generally affected by gaining more than 3,000 feet of elevation in a day, which coincidentally is the drive from Phoenix (1,500ft) to Sedona (4,500ft).  In addition, the Sedona area is drier than many parts of the United States.  Drinking plenty of fluids and eating well-rounded meals is a must in our robust climate.  Take some time to adjust to the higher elevation and enjoy visiting the thousands of things you can see and do in the area.
• Race Start/ Race running time/official course time
  Race start time is 8am Mountain Standard Time and the race closes 6 hours later.
• Runners will be timed with an AMB transponder
  You cannot use your own timing chip (ChampionChip, Winning Time, etc.) for this event. The ONLY timing chips that will work with the timing system that CEP Timing uses is the AMB transponder (chip) that you will be issued at packet pick-up. This is the same timing system that is used to chip time the marathon in the Olympics and the only chip timing system to be allowed to be used for ANY timed competition in the Olympic Games.
  IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU WEAR THE STRAP/CHIP ON YOUR ANKLE FOR THE ENTIRE RACE OR YOU WILL NOT BE TIMED WITHOUT IT!    NO CHIP = NO RESULTS
• Starting location
  In the City of Sedona on the western edge in the upper area of the Cultural Park, (Cultural Park Place, Sedona AZ 86336) will be the 2009 start and finish of the Sedona Marathon Event and the race day Expo. Parking is available at the Cultural Park for early arrivers, but do not expect parking there after 7 am. There will be no parking allowed after 7am at the Cultural Park area. The Red Rock High School parking areas near the Cultural Park on Upper Red Rock Loop Road across the street will be available for later arrivers.

  
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• Port-a-toilets
  Throughout the course at Aid Stations, see the map above for Aid Station Locations
• Hydration Stations and Refreshments
  Refreshments will be provided at select intervals at aid stations on the out & back routing of the course. You will pass the same aid stations on the way back as you used on the way out. 
• Dropping out of the race
  If you know you cannot finish, notify a course volunteer (bicyclist, horseback rider, aid station volunteer, med station volunteer, etc). Give your name and bib number for notification to the finish line and ask for a sweep vehicle to pick you up. If you know you must drop out of the race and have someone to pick you up, you must turn in your timing chip to recovery point for all chips. Otherwise you will be charged a fee for not returning your chip
• Runner Etiquette
  The Sedona Marathon expects to welcome both novice and experienced marathoners. Whether you are in search of your personal best time, or just want the mystical experience of Sedona, we welcome you. And we want you to have the most rewarding experience you can - so with that in mind, respect your fellow runners and all the volunteers working for you.
  
  Some thoughts to keep in mind when you are on the course:
  • If you need to slow down for any reason - to eat, drink, relieve a cramp - move to the side of the course. Watch out for people behind you.
  • Move to the side if the person behind you calls out, "Coming through or "Excuse me." Follow classic race protocol for passing.
  • If using a cell phone or camera, move to the side and then stop until you are done.
  • At fluid stations, move over gradually if you are taking a beverage. There will generally be more than one table at each station, on one side of the road, so you do not need to crowd to the first table.
  • When done with your beverage or refreshment, for instance when discarding trash, keep in mind that you are not in a city with plenty of sanitation workers, but reliant on volunteers keeping their small town and wilderness pristine. Toss your trash gently toward the receptacles on the side of the road. Keep an eye out for volunteers who will help direct your trash. Make sure you do not hit other participants with your trash.
  • In some places, the course may be crowded. Do your best not to push or bump into your fellow marathoners. Good Luck and Great Racing!!