American River 50 Mile Endurance Run
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The American River 50 Mile Endurance Run, or AR50, is a 50 mile (80.47 kilometer) ultramarathon
beginning in Sacramento, California
and ending in Auburn, California
. The event is held annually in April.
For the first 24 miles (38.6 km), the course follows a bike path that runs along the American River
, then switches to trails for the remainder of the race.
Also, the Dick Collins Legend Award is presented at the finish of the AR50.
The 2010 race was won by Geoff Roes
and Tracy Garneau
.
in 1993, is 6 hours, 9 minutes, and 8 seconds.
Gloria Takagishi is the only person to have completed the race every year in its 30-year history.
Ultramarathon
An ultramarathon is any sporting event involving running longer than the traditional marathon length of .There are two types of ultramarathon events: those that cover a specified distance, and events that take place during specified time...
beginning in Sacramento, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
and ending in Auburn, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. The event is held annually in April.
For the first 24 miles (38.6 km), the course follows a bike path that runs along the American River
American River
The American River is a California watercourse noted as the site of Sutter's Mill, northwest of Placerville, California, where gold was found in 1848, leading to the California Gold Rush...
, then switches to trails for the remainder of the race.
Awards
In addition to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards in each age division, all runners who cross the finish line in less than 13 hours are awarded with a special finisher's jacket.Also, the Dick Collins Legend Award is presented at the finish of the AR50.
History
The race was first held in 1980 with 200 participants. For its first two years, the starting line was in Auburn and runners finished in Sacramento. In 1982, this was reversed and the race has started in Sacramento.The 2010 race was won by Geoff Roes
Geoff Roes
Geoff Roes is an American ultra-marathon runner.-Career:Roes was raised in Cleveland, New York and excelled in track and cross country at Paul V. Moore High School in Central Square, NY. He competed in cross-country at Syracuse University for one year before becoming injured...
and Tracy Garneau
Tracy Garneau
Tracy Garneau is a Canadian ultramarathoner. She was the 2010 UltraRunning Female North American runner of the year.-Running career:Garneau began running at age eleven in her hometown of Vernon, British Columbia. She ran several marathons before running her first ultramarathon in 2004 by competing...
.
Records
The course record for the Sacramento to Auburn run for men was set in 1994 by Tom Johnson at 5 hours, 33 minutes, and 21 seconds. The women's record, achieved by Ann TrasonAnn Trason
Ann Trason is an American ultramarathon runner from Kensington, California. She has broken twenty world records during her career.-Life:Trason was a top runner in high school, but a knee injury kept her from competing in college....
in 1993, is 6 hours, 9 minutes, and 8 seconds.
Gloria Takagishi is the only person to have completed the race every year in its 30-year history.