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Virtual NYRR Black History Month Challenge

Virtual NYRR Black History Month Challenge

February 1, 2026, Sunday at 12:01 AM, Virtual - Virtual

Celebrate the contributions of Black and African American runners through history, including NYRR’s founding president, Ted Corbitt , with the Virtual NYRR Black History Month Challenge.

Race Details

Complete 28 total miles during the month of February in honor of Black figures who have been influential in your own community and around the world. You can run your virtual runs anywhere, anytime between February 1 and February 28.

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Celebrate with the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce

As The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce enters its 130th year, we proudly recognize the Chamber for its enduring impact in fostering trade and commerce and stimulating civic, cultural, health, educational, residential, small business, and tourism development throughout the Harlem community. Guided by its mission to improve the quality of life for all residents and to develop, attract, and retain quality businesses and professional services, the Chamber continues to serve as a vital engine for economic and community growth. We join in celebrating its leadership and legacy as the oldest continuously operating business organization in Upper Manhattan.

Race results will be available on the NYRR Results site and in your NYRR dashboard by Thursday, March 5.

Join the NYRR Virtual Racing Facebook group for daily inspiration from the virtual racing community year-round. Get racing tips and support from both beginners and experienced runners from around the world.

If you have any other questions, please reach out to us at virtualracing@nyrr.org.

NEW: Upgrade from the Free Tier to the Premium Tier

Runners can now upgrade from the Free Tier to the Premium Tier and earn a Virtual 6 credit through their user dashboard at any time between now and the end of the event. Here are the steps:

  1. Sign into your dashboard.
  2. Go to Your Events, and view the virtual race registration you wish to upgrade.
  3. Under Registration Options, select Switch Categories.
  4. Select the Premium Tier and pay the registration fee. You may not downgrade once you have registered for the Premium Tier, all entry fees are non-refundable.

Race Day Information

  • Race-Day Number Pickup Policy

    Check back soon for more details.

    Bib pickup will close 10 minutes after the start time of the race. Runners arriving to pick up their bib after that time will not be issued a bib and will not receive 9+1 credit for the race.

  • Start Location / The Course

    Check back closer to race day for more details.

    We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA using the chat feature on the MTA app.

  • Bag Check

    Check back closer to the race for more details.

    Planning to check a bag on race morning? While we will continue to have clear plastic bags available at number pickup, we encourage you to use your own clear reusable plastic bag, no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep, with the tag affixed. Only clear bags may be checked at bag check; we are unable to check opaque bags of any size.

    NYRR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at NYRR bag check.

  • Race Amenities

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  • Prohibited Items

    For a full list of Prohibited Items, please click here.

  • Race-Day Emergency Phone Number

    In case of an emergency during the race (including in the start or finish area), call 866-705-6626.

More Race Information

  • Notes on Registration

    Runners must complete the full 28-mile distance within the dates given for the Virtual NYRR Black History Month Challenge and upload the activity or activities to Strava. Please note: Your activity must be a GPS upload. Manual uploads, treadmill runs, and activities where friends have “tagged” you are not supported and will not be counted toward your result.

    Runners who previously had or currently have a Strava subscription cannot redeem a 30-day trial. Runners cannot redeem a Strava subscription trial more than once on their account. Learn more on Strava's website.

  • NYRR Virtual 6 Program

    While general entry is free, you can also purchase entry for this race to begin or to continue your journey to earning guaranteed, non-complimentary entry to the 2027 RBC Brooklyn Half as part of the NYRR Virtual 6 program. Read more about the NYRR Virtual 6 program here https://www.nyrr.org/Run/Virtual-Racing.

  • What Is an NYRR Virtual Race?

    A virtual race is a race that can be run at your convenience during a specified period of time. To participate in NYRR Virtual Racing Powered by Strava, create your free Strava account, sign up for a race, and run or walk the distance of the race on a course you select wherever you are. Visit our FAQ page for additional information.

    For more information, including how to complete your virtual race, visit our NYRR Virtual Racing page.