Woman dies while competing in 250-mile Arizona ultramarathon
Summary
A woman in her 40s died after a medical emergency during the 250-mile Cocodona ultramarathon in northern Arizona. The race is known for its difficulty and has safety teams along the route, but deaths are very rare in this sport.Key Facts
- The woman collapsed near Groom Creek, south of Prescott, Arizona, and was attended by first responders.
- Race officials confirmed her death but did not give more details out of respect for her family.
- The Cocodona ultramarathon is one of the toughest in the U.S., with a course that climbs more than a mile in elevation twice.
- Runners have 125 hours (about five days) to finish the race.
- The event started before dawn on Monday and the winner finished Wednesday with a course record.
- The race will continue in honor of the runner who died.
- Organizers plan to use a lottery system for registration next year due to the race’s growing popularity.
- Medical teams and aid stations are set up along the course to support runners’ health and needs.
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