Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Rachel Entrekin is an ultrarunner and three time champion of the Cocodona 250, one of the most demanding ultramarathons in the United States. Known as the "Queen of Cocodona," she became the first woman to win the race outright in 2026, covering more than 250 miles across Arizona in 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 58 seconds while setting a new course record.



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• Instagram (instagram.com/rachel__entrekin/?hl=en)




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