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Anna Dalton won the Perpetua Coast 50k with a new course record of 4:29, beating Theresa Fritz-Endres and Jessica Watychowicz. Dylan Flewelling claimed the men’s race in 3:50, ahead of Bayden Menton and Jack Matherly.
Lucinda Kolpa upset Alexa Aragon in the Mount Baldy race, finishing in 1:49. Mason Coppi dominated the men’s race in 1:25, followed by Noam Franchi and Brody Barkan. Alexa Romano and Cristofer Clemente won the longest course in the event. Read more trail coverage.
Oria Liaci won the women’s road race in 58:38, and Brian Kipchumba won the men’s race in 51:57. Victor Kiplangat, the 2017 World Mountain Running Champion, finished fourth in 2:07:57. Related: Trail and Ultra Races Recap: September 28, 2026.
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Anna Dalton and Mason Coppi among notable winners in recent races. Anna Dalton won the Perpetua Coast 50k with a new course record of 4:29, beating Theresa Fritz-Endres and Jessica Watychowicz. Dylan Flewelling claimed the men’s race in 3:50, ahead of Bayden Menton and Jack Matherly.
When did Runner World publish this trail brief?
Runner World published this brief on October 6, 2026. The underlying iRunFar report was dated October 5, 2026.
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