Cocodona 250 champion
Won the 250-mile Arizona race in 59:28:54, a course benchmark that stood until 2026.
Source-checked athlete record · Updated Aug 17, 2026
Joe McConaughy
Appalachian Trail self-supported record holder and Cocodona champion
Joe McConaughy is an American trail runner with a 45-day self-supported Appalachian Trail record, major long-trail FKTs, and a Cocodona 250 win.
🇺🇸 United StatesM30–34
The record so far
Joe ‘Stringbean’ McConaughy is an American ultrarunner known for combining long-distance trail racing with fastest-known-time projects. His published FKT history includes the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, Long Trail, Arizona Trail, and John Muir Trail.
In 2017, McConaughy completed the northbound Appalachian Trail in 45 days, 12 hours, and 15 minutes without a dedicated support crew. Fastest Known Time continues to list that performance for the route’s self-supported category.
McConaughy has also translated his long-trail experience to organized races. He won the 2022 Cocodona 250 in 59:28:54, returned to finish fourth in 2024, and recorded podium finishes at the 2025 Black Canyon 100K and Tillamook Burn 50 Mile.
Defining performances
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Unsupported John Muir Trail FKT
Completed the north-to-south route via Whitney Portal in 3 days, 1 hour, and 34 seconds.
Appalachian Trail self-supported FKT
Established the northbound self-supported mark at 45 days, 12 hours, and 15 minutes.
Fastest Known Time of the Year
Received the men’s FKT of the Year recognition for the Appalachian Trail performance.
Performance history
| Date | Event | Performance | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western States 100100-mile trail | 18:02:34 | 14th man · 23rd overall | View ↗ | |
| Tillamook Burn Trail Run50-mile trail | 6:56:08 | Winner | View ↗ | |
| Black Canyon 100K100 km trail | 7:31:37 | 3rd overall | View ↗ | |
| Across the Years24-hour track | 131.004 miles | 2nd overall | View ↗ | |
| Cocodona 250250-mile trail | 64:03:02 | 4th overall | View ↗ | |
| John Muir Trail via Whitney PortalUnsupported long-trail FKT | 3d 01h 00m 34s | Unsupported FKT | View ↗ | |
| Cocodona 250250-mile trail | 59:28:54 | Winner · Course record at the time | View ↗ | |
| Arizona TrailSupported long-trail FKT | 13d 03h 21m | Supported FKT | View ↗ |
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