50 Great Moments in New York Road Runners History

There have been many great moments in the first 50 years of New York Road Runners: World records have been set, champions have been crowned, and millions of runners of all fitness levels have crossed finish lines—while so many more have experienced the life-changing benefits of simply taking their first steps in running.

Beginning today, we celebrate 50 defining moments in NYRR’s 50-year history. Each day for the next 50 days, we will post a short video that commemorates one special moment in time. These fascinating glimpses into our history were created and produced by our longtime partner Salmini Films. We know that they will entertain and inspire viewers, and that’s why, at the end of the 50 days, we’ll be asking all of you to help us select the greatest of the great. First, a panel of industry and media experts will choose, from among the 50, the top 10 Great Moments in New York Road Runners History. Then, we’ll pass these selections along to you, the running public, to vote on the single greatest defining New York Road Runners moment.

Check back daily, and stay tuned for information on making your vote count for the Greatest Moments in NYRR History.