Overview
- Entrekin, who finished Wednesday in Flagstaff, became the first woman to win the Cocodona 250 overall and set a 56:09:48 course record confirmed by organizer Aravaipa Running.
- The Cocodona 250 covers roughly 250–256 miles with about 38,800 feet of climbing through desert, Sedona, and Flagstaff trails, ranking among the toughest ultramarathons in North America.
- She sustained the effort on about 19 minutes of total sleep and steady fueling with mashed potatoes, gels, rice, and broth, supported by a six-person crew that included her parents.
- Kilian Korth won the men's race and finished second overall, later praising Entrekin for pushing the sport’s boundaries with her performance.
- Organizers said a competitor suffered a medical emergency during the race and later died, highlighting the risks of multi-day racing across desert and high-altitude terrain.