Press conference to feature NYRR leadership, City and State agency representatives, and marathon partners
RSVP REQUIRED
WHERE/WHEN:
Wednesday, October 29
TCS New York City Marathon Finish Line
Central Park, West Drive at West 67th Street
- 8:30 – 9 a.m. – Media arrival
- 9 – 9:30 a.m. – Press conference
- 9:30 – 9:45 a.m. – Ceremonial Blue Line Painting photo and interview opportunities
WHAT:
Ahead of the TCS New York City Marathon, taking place Sunday, Nov. 2, New York Road Runners (NYRR)—the nonprofit that “runs” New York City—will host its annual ceremonial painting of the blue line that follows the 26.2-mile course through all five boroughs.
The event recognizes New York Road Runners’ year-round collaboration with City and State agencies, featuring speakers from agency and marathon partners, a photo opportunity of the blue line painting, and 1:1 interviews.
The TCS New York City Marathon is one of the world’s largest and most iconic sporting events with 55,000+ runners and two million spectators, driving nearly $700 million in incremental impact to the city’s economy. It’s the best day of the year, in the best city in the world, bringing together people from all backgrounds and communities through the transformative power of running.
WHO:
New York Road Runners leadership and representatives from agency and brand partners will be available for interviews on site, including:
- Rob Simmelkjaer, New York Road Runners CEO
- Ted Metellus, New York Road Runners Chief Event Production Officer & TCS New York City Marathon Race Director
- Nnenna Lynch, New York Road Runners Board Chair
- Jefferey Roth, Deputy Mayor of Operations, City of New York
- Jessica Tisch, Commissioner, NYPD
- Robert S. Tucker, Commissioner, FDNY
- Ydanis Rodriguez, Commissioner, NYC Department of Transportation
- Iris Rodriguez-Rosa, Commissioner, NYC Parks
- Betsy Smith, President & CEO, Central Park Conservancy
- Jamie Torres-Springer, President, MTA Construction & Development
- Javier Lojan, Commissioner, Department of Sanitation
- Isabel DiMola, First Deputy Chancellor, Department of Education
- Michelle Morse, Commissioner, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- Christina Curry, Commissioner, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
- Julie Coker, President & CEO, New York City Tourism + Conventions
- Bill Rudin, Co-Executive Chairman, Rudin Management Company
- Eric Rudin, Co-Executive Chairman, Rudin Management Company
- Robert Kane, National VP, US Public Services, TCS North America
- Twanna Cameron, Director of Events, Mayor’s Office of Citywide Special Events