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Dan Green Wins Cocodona 250 in Record Time Averaging 13:45 per mile

Dan Green, a seasoned endurance athlete from Huntington West Virginia, took on the grueling Cocodona 250ultramarathon across Arizona this week—and not only finished the race, he won it in spectacular fashion.

Green completed the 256.5-mile course in 58 hours, 47 minutes, and 18 seconds, setting a new course record and surpassing the previous best by over an hour. That’s an average pace of 13 minutes and 45 seconds per mile—an incredible feat considering the race includes nearly 40,000 feet of elevation gain.

The Cocodona 250 is one of the most challenging ultramarathons in the world, stretching from Black Canyon City to Flagstaff, with runners navigating desert heat, rugged mountain trails, and rocky ascents through towns like Prescott, Jerome, and Sedona. The course is roughly 45% single-track trail, 46% jeep and dirt road, and just 9% paved.

Top 5 Men’s Finishers

1. Dan Green (USA) – 58:47:18 (13:45/mi)

2. Ryan Sandes (South Africa) – 61:21:04

3. Edher Ramirez (Mexico) – 63:10:13

4. Harry Subertas – 65:28:53

5. Finn Melanson – 66:29:40

Women’s Champion

• Rachel Entrekin – 63:58:15

Set a new women’s course record by more than seven hours

Green’s calm and steady demeanor helped him manage the distance. Speaking with a reporter mid-race via video call, he said:

“Some people take it too seriously. Like why? I mean, you can have fun, still do good, and you can brighten people’s day a little better too.”

This mix of positivity and performance is exactly what the ultrarunning world thrives on—and Dan delivered both in Flagstaff.

Cocodona 250 Quick Facts

• Distance: 256.5 miles

• Elevation Gain: ~40,000 ft

• Time Limit: 125 hours

• Cutting Through: Black Canyon, Crown King, Prescott, Jerome, Sedona, Flagstaff

• Terrain Breakdown:

• 45% single-track trail

• 46% double-track/jeep road

• 9% pavement

"Congratulations to Dan Green—your new course record holder and a shining example of what grit, strategy, and a good attitude can achieve over 250+ miles," says MBR editor Bob Anderson 

 

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by Boris Baron