Rachel Entrekin becomes first woman to win Cocodona 250 ultramarathon – and pets dogs along the way

May 7, 2026

Rachel Entrekin has made history by beating a field of elite men and women to win the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon.

Entrekin had won the women’s race on two occasions but on Wednesday she headed the entire field, winning in a record time of 56 hours 9 minutes and 48 seconds.

“I think I basically wept from the second I got off the single track until I crossed the finish line,” she told Run after completing her victory. The 34-year-old’s previous best time, which she set last year, was 63:50:55. The overall record had been 58:47:18.

The American took breaks along the way. According to Canadian Trail Running, she stopped to pet dogs, while she told Run that she had a few naps: “I slept five minutes, then seven minutes, then seven minutes,” Entrekin said. “My goal was to only have dirt naps.” She was helped by a support crew of six, which included her parents. The Guardian