A Historic Win at the Cocodona 250 Ultramarathon
In an unprecedented achievement, Rachel Entrekin has become the first woman to secure the overall first place at the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon. Her remarkable finish time was 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 48 seconds, which not only led the race but also set a new course record. This time surpassed the previous record held by Dan Green by two hours.
Entrekin has consistently dominated the women’s division for two consecutive years and managed to complete the race five miles ahead of her nearest competitor this year. The organizers of the Cocodona have described Entrekin’s performance as one of the most powerful displays in the history of ultrarunning.
The challenging course of Cocodona begins in Black Canyon City, traverses through areas like Prescott and Sedona, climbs over Mount Elden, and culminates in downtown Flagstaff. Since its inception in 2021, the race has grown to be one of the most esteemed events in the ultrarunning community.
However, the event was marked by tragedy as the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office reported the death of a participant in her 40s. The incident occurred on Tuesday, near the Senator Highway and Groom Creek Trailhead, just before 5 p.m. Despite the Groom Creek Fire Department’s efforts to save her, the runner could not be revived. The authorities have confirmed that no foul play or suspicious activities were involved, though the identity and origin of the runner have not been disclosed.
In honor of the deceased participant, Cocodona organizers chose to proceed with the race, encouraging participants and their support teams to remember her during the event.
On the achievement front, both Dan Green of West Virginia and Rachel Entrekin of Colorado set new records for their respective wins at the Cocodona 250, underscoring the competitive spirit and challenging nature of the ultramarathon.
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