Rachel Entrekin has been deemed the queen of Cocodona ever since she set foot on the course in 2024. Now, she can rightfully claim the throne as the race’s overlord.
The Conifer, Colorado-based runner, originally from Alabama, made history on Wednesday afternoon when she crossed the finish line at Heritage Square in downtown Flagstaff. She became the first woman to outright win the Cocodona 250, an ultra race from Black Canyon City to Flagstaff. Starting on Monday at 5 a.m., Entrekin defeated every man and woman in the race field and set the overall race record with a time of 56:09:48.
Rachel Entrekin turns the corner into Heritage Square in the final stretch to the finish line and the win during the Cocodona 250 ultra race on Wednesday. Entrekin became the first woman to win the race and set the overall race record with a time of 56:09:48.
Cocodona 250 winner Rachel Entrekin hugs members of her team in Heritage Square after becoming the first woman to win the race while also setting the overall race record with a time of 56:09:48 on Wednesday.
Rachel Entrekin turns the corner into Heritage Square in the final stretch to the finish line and the win during the Cocodona 250 ultra race on Wednesday. Entrekin became the first woman to win the race and set the overall race record with a time of 56:09:48.
Gallery: Rachel Entrekin wins Cocodona 250
Rachel Entrekin Cocodona 250 Champion
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Rachel Entrekin high fives members of the crowd in Heritage Square on Wednesday after becoming the first woman to win the Cocodona 250 and setting the overall race record with a time of 56:09:48.
Rachel Entrekin Cocodona 250 Champion
13 hrs ago
Rachel Entrekin turns the corner into Heritage Square in the final stretch to the finish line and the win during the Cocodona 250 ultra race on Wednesday. Entrekin became the first woman to win the race and set the overall race record with a time of 56:09:48.
Rachel Entrekin Cocodona 250 Champion
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Rachel Entrekin is emotional as she crosses the finish line in Heritage Square on Wednesday and becomes the first woman to win the Cocodona 250 while also setting the overall race record with a time of 56:09:48.
Rachel Entrekin Cocodona 250 Champion
13 hrs ago
Rachel Entrekin crosses the finish line in Heritage Square and becomes the first woman to win the Cocodona 250 while also setting the overall race record with a time of 56:09:48 on Wednesday.
Rachel Entrekin Cocodona 250 Champion
13 hrs ago
Cocodona 250 winner Rachel Entrekin smiles as she holds her first place female trophy and buckle in Heritage Square on Wednesday after becoming the first woman to win the race while also setting the overall race record with a time of 56:09:48.
Rachel Entrekin Cocodona 250 Champion
13 hrs ago
Cocodona 250 winner Rachel Entrekin hugs members of her team in Heritage Square after becoming the first woman to win the race while also setting the overall race record with a time of 56:09:48 on Wednesday.
Rachel Entrekin Cocodona 250 Champion
13 hrs ago
Rachel Entrekin strikes a pose in front of the finish line in Heritage Square on Wednesday after becoming the first woman to win the Cocodona 250 while also setting the overall race record with a time of 56:09:48.
Rachel Entrekin Cocodona 250 Champion
13 hrs ago
Rachel Entrekin holds her Cocodona 250 first place female trophy and buckle in front of the finish line in Heritage Square on Wednesday after becoming the first woman to win the race while also setting the overall race record with a time of 56:09:48.
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