DECEMBER 4: The Ted Corbitt 15K race is held in Central Park, celebrating Corbitt's life and legacy on December 4, 2021. This race honors Ted Corbitt (1919Ð2007), the first president of New York Road Runners, the first African-American to compete in the Olympic marathon, and an ultramarathon pioneer who ran more than 200,000 miles in his lifetime. Beyond his running achievements, CorbittÕs legacy includes setting standards for course measurement and age-group competition.  Copyright Jon Simon