The Ted Corbitt 50K
- Date Sun 18th January 2026 - Sun 25th January 2026
- Time 4:00AM EST
- Location Brooklyn, New York
- Price $16.90 - $54.00
- Races 6 races
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Join us for the Ted Corbitt 50K Tribute Run, a celebration of the life and legacy of Theodore 'Ted' Corbitt, the father of American long-distance running. This inspiring event will take place from January 18 to January 25, 2026, in the vibrant borough of Brooklyn, Kings. Runners can participate in a scenic 50K ultra-marathon, a distance that holds special significance as it was a regular training run for Ted during his lifetime.
The event kicks off with in-person options on January 26, featuring staggered start times to accommodate all paces, from those taking 7-8 hours to complete the course to those finishing in 5-6 hours. For those who prefer to run virtually, you can complete your 50K anytime from January 18 to January 25, logging your miles as you go. Participants will receive commemorative medals and shirts upon completion, making this not just a race but a memorable tribute to a running legend. Whether you run in person or virtually, be part of this ongoing tradition that honors Ted Corbitt's incredible contributions to the world of running!
The event kicks off with in-person options on January 26, featuring staggered start times to accommodate all paces, from those taking 7-8 hours to complete the course to those finishing in 5-6 hours. For those who prefer to run virtually, you can complete your 50K anytime from January 18 to January 25, logging your miles as you go. Participants will receive commemorative medals and shirts upon completion, making this not just a race but a memorable tribute to a running legend. Whether you run in person or virtually, be part of this ongoing tradition that honors Ted Corbitt's incredible contributions to the world of running!
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 1-3 weeks.
To recap: To mark the birth anniversary of Ted Corbitt (Saturday, 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 2026, WE WILL CONTINUE THE ANNUAL TRADITION ON SUNDAY JANUARY 25, 2026
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 Ted Corbitt's legacy, especially in run history. We hope that you will join.
VIRTUAL OPTION to run 50K can be run in any or consecutive days between January 18th to January 25th 2026.
The In-person race will be taking place on January 26. For those running virtually, we will have an option if you are in the New York City area, where you can run the last 10 miles of the course the day of.
Virtual runners will be given a window of January 20th through the end of day January 26th to run and log their miles. You do not need to send us your miles each day, you can send us your total mileage via email to [email protected] equaling 31 miles by end of day Sunday January 26.
* THIS IS NOT A TIMED RACE AND WILL NOT HAVE MILE MARKERS
PLEASE NOTE, IN THE CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER OR CONSTRUCTION THE 31 MILE COURSE MAY CHANGE OR VARY.
DISCLAIMER: FOR RUNNERS THAT ARE NOT ABLE TO PARTICIPATE ON RACE DAY OR NOT ABLE TO LOG MILEAGE BETWEEN THE SPECIFIED DATES YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A MEDAL NOR DO WE OFFER A DEFERRED OPTION TO THE FOLLOWING YEAR.
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 1-3 weeks.
To recap: To mark the birth anniversary of Ted Corbitt (Saturday, 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 2026, WE WILL CONTINUE THE ANNUAL TRADITION ON SUNDAY JANUARY 25, 2026
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 Ted Corbitt's legacy, especially in run history. We hope that you will join.
VIRTUAL OPTION to run 50K can be run in any or consecutive days between January 18th to January 25th 2026.
The In-person race will be taking place on January 26. For those running virtually, we will have an option if you are in the New York City area, where you can run the last 10 miles of the course the day of.
Virtual runners will be given a window of January 20th through the end of day January 26th to run and log their miles. You do not need to send us your miles each day, you can send us your total mileage via email to [email protected] equaling 31 miles by end of day Sunday January 26.
* THIS IS NOT A TIMED RACE AND WILL NOT HAVE MILE MARKERS
PLEASE NOTE, IN THE CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER OR CONSTRUCTION THE 31 MILE COURSE MAY CHANGE OR VARY.
DISCLAIMER: FOR RUNNERS THAT ARE NOT ABLE TO PARTICIPATE ON RACE DAY OR NOT ABLE TO LOG MILEAGE BETWEEN THE SPECIFIED DATES YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A MEDAL NOR DO WE OFFER A DEFERRED OPTION TO THE FOLLOWING YEAR.
Races
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Ted Corbitt 50K (In-PERSON) Includes T-Shirt & Medal
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 25th January 2026 (4:00AM 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 25th January 2026 (4:00AM 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. -
Ted Corbitt 50K - in Person Basic Registration (No Shirt & No Medal)
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sun 25th January 2026 (4:00AM EST)
$16.90
Basic registration does not include medal or shirt. -
Ted Corbitt 50K -Virtual Run Basic Registration (No Shirt & No Medal)
Incl. $1.90 Fee
$16.90
Basic registration does not include medal or shirt.
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