American River 50

New Zealand runner Vajin Armstrong running his first ultra marathon in America took first place in the American River 50 Endurance Run April 5th. Armstrong's time was 5:53:32. Finishing second was 47 year old Rich Hanna of Sacramento with a time of 6:05:50, and third place finisher Josh Rydman of Rocklin finished with a time of 6:10:28. Leading the women and repeating her 2011 AR 50 womens victory was Ellie Greenwood of Canada with a time of 6:18:47. Greenwood was 6th overall.

Vajin Armstrong of New Zealand crosses the finish line first at this year's 2012 American River 50 Mile Endurance Run.
First place finisher Vajin Armstrong.
Vajin Armstrong rejoices after finishing the AR 50.
Second finisher Rich Hanna climbs up the Dam Wall minutes from the finish line. Hanna finished with a time of 6:05:50.

Jacob Rydman of Rocklin California finished third with a time of 6:10:28.
Rich Hanna of Sacramento California also finished second a month ago in the Way Too Cool 50K Emdurance Run.
Ellie Greenwood of Canada again won the women's side of the 2012 American River 50 Mile Endurance Run. Greenwood was sixth overall. Greenwood won the 2011 AR 50 and the first woman finisher in the 2011 Western States 100 Endurance Run.

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American River 50