Ted Corbitt 50K Brooklyn, NY   Jan 25, 2026

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 NY and The NYC Way will continue to honor Ted Corbitt’s birthday with its yearly 50K Tribute Run. Price includes medals, shirt, and participation option.

To mark the birth anniversary of Ted Corbitt (Sunday, 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. This is an ongoing tradition to aid in the preservation of the legacy of another Black man, especially in run history.