Rachel Entrekin Becomes 1st Woman to Win Cocodona 250 Ultramarathon

Rachel Entrekin has made ultramarathon history by becoming the first woman to win the Cocodona 250 outright, finishing first overall in 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 48 seconds in Flagstaff, Arizona. Her time shattered the previous overall course record by more than two hours and vaulted her ahead of both the men’s and women’s fields.

The Cocodona 250 is a punishing 250‑mile desert route with nearly 39,000 feet of elevation gain and a high point of 9,241 feet, widely regarded as one of the world’s toughest endurance races. Entrekin, already a two‑time defending women’s champion and a former marathoner, leaned on a six‑person support crew, including her parents, to pace her through minimal sleep and relentless terrain.

Her victory marks a third consecutive win at the Cocodona 250 and one of the most dominant performances yet seen in 200‑plus‑mile ultrarunning. Kilian Korth, the men’s champion, finished second overall but still set a new men‑only course record, underscoring both the depth of the field and the magnitude of Entrekin’s achievement.  Just Women Sports