Sedona
Ultrarunning Camp
Sedona, Arizona
Jan 13-16, 2027
4 Days/3 Nights
1,995
BUILD EARLY-SEASON FITNESS AND TECHNICAL CONFIDENCE ON SEDONA'S RED-ROCK TRAILS
Sedona's red-rock trails combine runnable desert singletrack, slickrock, and short, steep climbs—an ideal setting to assess early-season fitness and sharpen technical execution before races such as Black Canyon.
Across three fully supported runs, CTS Coaches help you refine climbing and descending, pacing by effort, fueling, pole use, and decision-making under fatigue. Ability-based groups keep the challenge appropriate, while post-run analysis and presentations turn each day into practical adjustments for your training blocks ahead.
Leave Sedona with a clearer read on your fitness, sharper trail skills, and more confidence for early-season ultras.
| CAMP FOCUS | LOCATION | DAILY MILEAGE | DAILY CLIMBING |
| SECONDARY FOCUS | DATES | TERRAIN | GOAL |
Pricing & Registration
Camp spots are limited and can fill quickly — early registration recommended.
The CTS Camp Experience
PERSONALIZED COACHING • EXPERT EDUCATION • PREMIUM SUPPORT • SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE
On The Trail
- Run with CTS Coaches
- Skills & Technique Coaching
- Nutrition & Hydration Products
- Fully Supported Aid Stations
Off The Trail
- Training Presentations
- Post-Run Analysis & Feedback
- Q&A with Coaches
- 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Camp Features
- Ability-Based Route Groups
- CTS Running Swag
- RAD Performance Meals
Your CTS Coaches at this Camp
RECOMMENDED LODGING
All camp runs begin and end at the CTS House, located just minutes from these recommended lodging options.
The Wilde Resort and Spa
2250 W State Rte 89A
Sedona, AZ 86336
Sky Rock Sedona
1200 West Hwy 89A
Sedona, AZ 86336
We’re excited to share that Chef Kelly Newlon of RAD will be fueling our camp! Known for her work with elite athletes, teams, and even the occasional trailhead wedding, Kelly brings decades of high-end culinary experience to the table. From creating desserts for Julia Child and President Clinton’s Inaugural Ball to crafting performance-focused meals at athlete summits, she’s a master at combining flavor, nutrition, and dietary care. You’ll enjoy meals designed to power your training while at camp.
Additional Details
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Camp Itinerary
DAY 1
CHECK-IN DAY - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2027
Check in, meet the coaching and support team, and review the schedule, route-group format, and safety expectations. A short presentation on Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) will give everyone a shared framework for pacing the three training runs. Dinner follows at 6:00 p.m.
| WHERE | CTS House - Sedona, Arizona; exact address shared before camp |
| ROUTE FORMAT | Ability-based groups with route variations and comparable time on trail |
| EVENING | Dinner, introductions, RPE presentation, and camp overview |
DAY 2
TECHNICAL SKILLS + EFFICIENCY - THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2027
Mileage: 8-12 miles
Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
Time Range: 3-4 hours
The first training run establishes efficient movement on Sedona's varied surfaces. Coaches will use runnable singletrack, slickrock, and short technical sections to refine foot placement, cadence, downhill control, uphill hiking transitions, and pole technique for athletes who use them. Route options let each group work at the right level while practicing pacing by RPE.
| RUN | Morning start; exact trailhead confirmed in the final camp schedule |
| SKILLS FOCUS | Foot placement, descending, uphill transitions, and pole use |
| LUNCH | Post-run at the CTS House |
| PRESENTATION | 4:30 p.m. |
| DINNER | 5:30 p.m. at the CTS House |
DAY 3
ENDURANCE + RACE EXECUTION - FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2027
Mileage: 14-20 miles
Elevation Gain: 2,500-4,000 ft
Time Range: 4-5.5 hours
The second run adds time on feet and more sustained climbing while keeping the effort controlled. You will practice steady pacing, efficient run-hike transitions, fueling and hydration timing, and a repeatable aid-station routine. Technical segments late in the run create an opportunity to maintain sound decisions and form as fatigue builds.
| RUN | Morning start; exact trailhead confirmed in the final camp schedule |
| SKILLS FOCUS | Pacing, fueling, run-hike transitions, and aid-station execution |
| LUNCH | Post-run at the CTS House |
| PRESENTATION | 4:30 p.m. Heat Training |
| DINNER | 5:30 p.m. at the CTS House |
DAY 4
LONG RUN + FATIGUE MANAGEMENT - SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2027
Mileage: 20-25 miles
Elevation Gain: 2,000 - 3,000 ft
Time Range: 5-7 hours
The capstone long run brings the camp's lessons together on a sustained day across Sedona's desert terrain. Coaches will help you apply disciplined pacing, fueling, climbing, descending, and technical decision-making after two prior training days. Route variations keep the duration and challenge appropriate for each group, and the final miles provide a useful test of race-day execution under fatigue.
| RUN | Morning start; route assigned by ability group and trail conditions |
| SKILLS FOCUS | Race execution, technical consistency, and fatigue management |
| LUNCH | Post-run at the CTS House |
| POST-RUN REVIEW | Data review, camp debrief, recovery, and farewells |
CAMP CONCLUSION: Post-run lunch, data review, recovery, and farewells.
FAQs
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