Event Operator
Catching up with Ted Metellus, NYC Marathon race director
For New York City native Ted Metellus, recently being named race director of the TCS New York City Marathon has been not just a career milestone, but the closing of a loop. Many may not know that Ted’s first official job in the running industry was also with the New York Road Runners, back in 2001.
A Chat with Ted Metellus
For New York City native Ted Metellus, recently being named race director of the TCS New York City Marathon has been not just a career milestone, but the closing of a loop. We recently had the chance to sit down with Ted and ask both personal and professional questions about his journey to this important role leading one of the world’s most renowned races.
Insight from an Event Sponsor
We asked Stevie Jones of leading running brand Brooks Sports to weigh in on how sponsoring brands perceive the relationship between sponsors and events.
Charities Keep Charging Forward
While most funds are raised by athletes running major marathons like Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Rock ‘n’ Roll Series events and New York City, almost every race includes charity runners, and their commitment and dedication to the sport was apparent even in the most abnormal year for running ever: 2020.