Dan Green and Rachel Entrekin Set Records at Cocodona 250 Ultramarathon

New Records Set at Cocodona 250 by Green and Entrekin

In an impressive display of endurance and skill, Dan Green from West Virginia and Rachel Entrekin from Colorado emerged victorious in the Cocodona 250 ultrarunning event, each setting new benchmarks for the competition. This year marked the fifth edition of the grueling race.

Dan Green, a newcomer to the event, shattered the previous course record by over an hour. The 28-year-old, who had never before tackled a race exceeding 100 miles, completed the extended 256-mile course in 58 hours, 47 minutes, and 18 seconds. Green’s remarkable achievement was celebrated by a jubilant crowd at downtown Flagstaff’s Heritage Square, where he was accompanied by his pacer and brother, Fred, and greeted with a Coors Light upon crossing the finish line.

West Virginia’s Dan Green high fives spectators after winning the Cocodona 250 on Wed, May 7, 2025. He set a new course record of 58 hours, 47 minutes and 18 seconds. Defending champion Rachel Entrekin from Colorado won the women’s division at 63 hours, 58 minutes and 15 seconds becoming the Cocodona’s only two-time winner.

Rachel Entrekin, who successfully defended her title, finished the women’s division with a new record time of 63 hours, 58 minutes, and 15 seconds. Her performance not only improved her previous winning time from 2024 by nearly 10 hours but also established her as Cocodona’s first two-time champion.

In the men’s competition, South Africa’s Ryan Sandes claimed second place, completing the race in just over 61 hours. Last year’s champion, Haroldas Subteras from Haines, Alaska, secured the fifth overall position.

This year’s Cocodona 250 presented participants with challenging weather conditions, featuring mud, rain, and snow, contrasting sharply with the previous year’s hot and dry climate. The final segment of the race required competitors to navigate the treacherous Mt. Elden in Flagstaff, peaking at 9,300 feet with a difficult descent along the Elden Lookout Trail.

Starting from Black Canyon City on Monday morning, the 256-mile course traversed rugged landscapes, including Mingus Mountain, Sedona, the Verde Valley, and the Mogollon Rim. As of Thursday morning, over 480 runners remained on the course across various distances, with more than 50 having withdrawn. Participants have until Saturday morning to complete the race.