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Megan Eckert and Emily Hawgood tied for 4th place in the women’s voting for 2024, each receiving 195 votes. Eckert had an incredible 11 ultra finishes in 2024, highlighted by the assist at Big’s Backyard, where she posted a women’s world best of 362.5 miles. Showing great versatility, she also won the Angeles Crest 100 and posted 153 miles in 24 hours at Desert Solstice in December. A middle school teacher and cross-country coach, Eckert lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with her husband, Joe. – John Medinger. Photo: Alyssa Justice Photography
2024 Race Results
| Event | Result | GP | OP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big’s Backyard | 362.5 miles | 1 | 2 |
| Desert Solstice | 153.42 miles | 3 | 4 |
| Sky Pilots Backyard | 200 miles | 1 | 2 |
| Captain Mountain | 136.0 miles | 1 | 1 |
| Jackpot | 19:50:07 | 4 | 13 |
| Saguaro Backyard | 270.849 miles | 1 | 1 |
| Run Rabbit Run | 26:26:33 | 11 | 38 |
| Big’s Backyard | 362.5 miles | 1 | 2 |
| Six Days in the Dome | 526.301 miles | 1 | 1 |
| Angeles Crest | 22:02:52 | 1 | 7 |
| Snowdrop Ultra | 120.13 miles | 6 | 15 |
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