The Ted Corbitt 50K
- Date Sun 19th January 2025
- Time 12:00AM EST
- Location Brooklyn, New York
- Price $48.70 - $54.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Join us for the Ted Corbitt 50K on Sunday, January 19, 2025, in the vibrant borough of Brooklyn, Kings! This annual tribute run celebrates the life and legacy of Theodore 'Ted' Corbitt, the father of American long-distance running. Runners of all levels are invited to participate in this exciting ultra-marathon that pays homage to Corbitt's birthday.
Participants can choose between an in-person or virtual option, with the virtual run taking place any day from January 15 to January 31, 2025. The 50K distance is a fitting nod to Corbitt's training routines, and every finisher will receive a commemorative medal and shirt after completing the race. With start times ranging from 4 AM to 6 AM, there's a spot for everyone, whether you're looking to complete the course in 5 hours or take your time and enjoy the journey over 8 hours. Embrace the spirit of community and running history as we carry on this inspiring tradition!
Participants can choose between an in-person or virtual option, with the virtual run taking place any day from January 15 to January 31, 2025. The 50K distance is a fitting nod to Corbitt's training routines, and every finisher will receive a commemorative medal and shirt after completing the race. With start times ranging from 4 AM to 6 AM, there's a spot for everyone, whether you're looking to complete the course in 5 hours or take your time and enjoy the journey over 8 hours. Embrace the spirit of community and running history as we carry on this inspiring tradition!
Organiser's Description
In keeping with the tradition of honoring the life and legacy of the father of American long-distance running, Theodore 'Ted' Corbitt, Black Men Run NYC/The NYC Way will continue to honor Ted Corbitt's birthday with our yearly 50K Tribute Run.
Price includes medals, shirt, and participation option. TC50K medals and shirts will be received after ALL finishers in person and virtual have submitted/uploaded their completion of the 50K and shipped within 2-3 weeks.
To recap: To mark the birth anniversary of Ted Corbitt (Friday, Jan 31), we embarked on an ultra-marathon to 'Ted Corbitt Way' in the Bronx - the 50K being the most appropriate distance since this was known to be a regular training run for him during his lifetime. As we move into 2025, WE WILL CONTINUE THE ANNUAL TRADITION ON SUNDAY JANUARY 26, 2025
Start times
4am - Runners that will take 7-8 hours or more to complete the 50K
5am - Runners that will take 6-7 hours or more to complete the 50K
6am - Runners that will take 5-6 hours or more to complete the 50K
BAG CHECK IS OFFERED AT THE START AND TRANSFERRED TO THE FINISH
It's BMR's ongoing tradition to aid in the preservation of the legacy of another Black man, especially in run history. We hope that you will join in.
Virtual Option to run 50K can be run in any or consecutive days between January 15th to January 31st 2025.
PLEASE NOTE, IN THE CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER OR CONSTRUCTION THE 31 MILE COURSE MAY CHANGE OR VARY.
Price includes medals, shirt, and participation option. TC50K medals and shirts will be received after ALL finishers in person and virtual have submitted/uploaded their completion of the 50K and shipped within 2-3 weeks.
To recap: To mark the birth anniversary of Ted Corbitt (Friday, Jan 31), we embarked on an ultra-marathon to 'Ted Corbitt Way' in the Bronx - the 50K being the most appropriate distance since this was known to be a regular training run for him during his lifetime. As we move into 2025, WE WILL CONTINUE THE ANNUAL TRADITION ON SUNDAY JANUARY 26, 2025
Start times
4am - Runners that will take 7-8 hours or more to complete the 50K
5am - Runners that will take 6-7 hours or more to complete the 50K
6am - Runners that will take 5-6 hours or more to complete the 50K
BAG CHECK IS OFFERED AT THE START AND TRANSFERRED TO THE FINISH
It's BMR's ongoing tradition to aid in the preservation of the legacy of another Black man, especially in run history. We hope that you will join in.
Virtual Option to run 50K can be run in any or consecutive days between January 15th to January 31st 2025.
PLEASE NOTE, IN THE CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER OR CONSTRUCTION THE 31 MILE COURSE MAY CHANGE OR VARY.
Races
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Ted Corbitt 50K (In-PERSON) Includes T-Shirt & Medal
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 26th January 2025 (5:00AM EST)
$48.70
The race begins in Brooklyn, NY at Prospect Park's Grand Army Plaza entrance and the finish is at W. 228th Street / Ted Corbitt Way in the Bronx, NY. You'll also have the option to run at specific or consecutive days to achieve the full 31 miles. RACE ROUTE Grand Army Plaza Park entrance. - Head into park run a clockwise loop. - Exit park heading North towards Flatbush Ave, Continue on Flatbush Ave. - Turn Left on Tillary St, Turn Right on Brooklyn Bridge Blvd. - Continue onto the Brooklyn Bridge. - Turn Left on Park Row. - Turn Left on Broadway heading South, Right on Battery Pl. - Turn Right on Hudson River Greenway foot path, head North to 59th St. - Exit Right off the footpath onto 59th Street. - Head East towards 9th Avenue. - Make left on 9th Ave, then Right 60th Street. - Staying straight towards Columbus Circle entering Central Park, head into park run a clockwise "Ted Corbitt Loop". - Exit park at Columbus Circle entrance, head towards 60th St heading west. - Left on 9th Ave, Right on 59th St heading back to Hudson River Greenway (Westside Hwy), Right turn onto Hudson Greenway heading North. - Exit Hudson Greenway onto Dyckman St heading East. - Turn Left on Broadway, head North towards The Bronx. - End at W 228th St & Broadway / Ted Corbitt Way (Onward with Traffic side/Right side). Please note, in the case of inclement weather or construction the 31 mile course may change or vary. -
Ted Corbitt 50K (VIRTUAL) Includes T-Shirt & Medal
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
$48.70
The race begins in Brooklyn, NY at Prospect Park's Grand Army Plaza entrance and the finish is at W. 228th Street & Ted Corbitt Way in the Bronx, NY. You'll also have the option to run at specific or consecutive days to achieve the full 31 miles. RACE ROUTE Grand Army Plaza Park entrance. - Head into park run a clockwise loop. - Exit park heading North towards Flatbush Ave, Continue on Flatbush Ave. - Turn Left on Tillary St, Turn Right on Brooklyn Bridge Blvd. - Continue onto the Brooklyn Bridge. - Turn Left on Park Row. - Turn Left on Broadway heading South, Right on Battery Pl. - Turn Right on Hudson River Greenway foot path, head North to 59th St. - Exit Right off the footpath onto 59th Street. - Head East towards 9th Avenue. - Make left on 9th Ave, then Right 60th Street. - Staying straight towards Columbus Circle entering Central Park, head into park run a clockwise "Ted Corbitt Loop". - Exit park at Columbus Circle entrance, head towards 60th St heading west. - Left on 9th Ave, Right on 59th St heading back to Hudson River Greenway (Westside Hwy), Right turn onto Hudson Greenway heading North. - Exit Hudson Greenway onto Dyckman St heading East. - Turn Left on Broadway, head North towards The Bronx. - End at W 228th St & Broadway / Ted Corbitt Way (Onward with Traffic side/Right side). Please note, in the case of inclement weather or construction the 31 mile course may change or vary. -
Ted Corbitt 50K (In-PERSON) Includes Hoodie & Medal
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Hooded Sweatshirt
Sun 26th January 2025 (5:00AM EST)
$54.00
The race begins in Brooklyn, NY at Prospect Park's Grand Army Plaza entrance and the finish is at W. 228th Street & Ted Corbitt Way in the Bronx, NY. You'll also have the option to run at specific or consecutive days to achieve the full 31 miles. RACE ROUTE Grand Army Plaza Park entrance. - Head into park run a clockwise loop. - Exit park heading North towards Flatbush Ave, Continue on Flatbush Ave. - Turn Left on Tillary St, Turn Right on Brooklyn Bridge Blvd. - Continue onto the Brooklyn Bridge. - Turn Left on Park Row. - Turn Left on Broadway heading South, Right on Battery Pl. - Turn Right on Hudson River Greenway foot path, head North to 59th St. - Exit Right off the footpath onto 59th Street. - Head East towards 9th Avenue. - Make left on 9th Ave, then Right 60th Street. - Staying straight towards Columbus Circle entering Central Park, head into park run a clockwise "Ted Corbitt Loop". - Exit park at Columbus Circle entrance, head towards 60th St heading west. - Left on 9th Ave, Right on 59th St heading back to Hudson River Greenway (Westside Hwy), Right turn onto Hudson Greenway heading North. - Exit Hudson Greenway onto Dyckman St heading East. - Turn Left on Broadway, head North towards The Bronx. - End at W 228th St & Broadway / Ted Corbitt Way (Onward with Traffic side/Right side). Please note, in the case of inclement weather or construction the 31 mile course may change or vary. -
Ted Corbitt 50K (VIRTUAL) Includes Hoodie & Medal
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$54.00
The race begins in Brooklyn, NY at Prospect Park's Grand Army Plaza entrance and the finish is at W. 228th Street & Ted Corbitt Way in the Bronx, NY. You'll also have the option to run at specific or consecutive days to achieve the full 31 miles. RACE ROUTE Grand Army Plaza Park entrance. - Head into park run a clockwise loop. - Exit park heading North towards Flatbush Ave, Continue on Flatbush Ave. - Turn Left on Tillary St, Turn Right on Brooklyn Bridge Blvd. - Continue onto the Brooklyn Bridge. - Turn Left on Park Row. - Turn Left on Broadway heading South, Right on Battery Pl. - Turn Right on Hudson River Greenway foot path, head North to 59th St. - Exit Right off the footpath onto 59th Street. - Head East towards 9th Avenue. - Make left on 9th Ave, then Right 60th Street. - Staying straight towards Columbus Circle entering Central Park, head into park run a clockwise "Ted Corbitt Loop". - Exit park at Columbus Circle entrance, head towards 60th St heading west. - Left on 9th Ave, Right on 59th St heading back to Hudson River Greenway (Westside Hwy), Right turn onto Hudson Greenway heading North. - Exit Hudson Greenway onto Dyckman St heading East. - Turn Left on Broadway, head North towards The Bronx. - End at W 228th St & Broadway / Ted Corbitt Way (Onward with Traffic side/Right side). Please note, in the case of inclement weather or construction the 31 mile course may change or vary.
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