Alberta Runner Wins Javelina Jundred 100K — image accompanying Canadian Running's report. Image accompanying Canadian Running’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Cassandra de Winter from Lethbridge, Alberta, won the Javelina Jundred 100K in Arizona. She finished in 7:44:45, breaking the women's course record by 28 minutes. This time was the third-fastest ever on the course, including men's results.
De Winter's strategy was to manage her pace early and make up time later. She finished ahead of the men's winner, Juan Rocha, who was second overall. Two other Canadian women, Valérie Arsenault and Jade Belzberg, also placed in the top 10. Read more culture coverage.
The Javelina Jundred is known for its Halloween theme and challenging desert trails. The race offers three distances: 100 miles, 100K, and 31K. It is also a qualifier for the Western States 100, with top finishers earning entries. Related: Des Linden Completes First 100-Miler at Javelina Jundred.
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Cassandra de Winter sets new women's record at Javelina Jundred 100K. Cassandra de Winter from Lethbridge, Alberta, won the Javelina Jundred 100K in Arizona. She finished in 7:44:45, breaking the women's course record by 28 minutes. This time was the third-fastest ever on the course, including men's results.
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Runner World published this brief on November 2, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated November 2, 2026.
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