Everything You Need to Know About This Year's TCS New York City Marathon

With race day just a little over a week away, New York Road Runners’ Chief Event Production Officer and TCS New York City Marathon Race Director Ted Metellus joins Rob and Becs to give runners all the inside information on this year’s TCS New York City Marathon. Ted breaks down key logistics—from picking up your bib at the Expo to getting to the start on Staten Island. He also highlights the many exciting events leading up to race day, including the TCS New York City Marathon Opening Ceremony Presented by United Airlines, the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K, and the TCS New York City Marathon Kids Kickoff. His advice to runners is to plan ahead, stay flexible, trust your training, and enjoy the journey. And for this week’s Member Moment, Meb talks to Michael Alcaide better known as “MTK or “Mike the Korican,” representing his Korean and Puerto Rican roots. He’s the founder of the Global Running Crew and a three-time Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star finisher.

00:00 Welcome to Set the Pace with Rob and Becs
00:13:39 Introducing Race Director Ted Metellus
00:15:00 Advice for First-Time Marathoners
00:18:00 Race Week Preparation Checklist
00:21:00 Expo and Bib Pickup Details
00:23:00 New Bag Drop Location and Logistics
00:25:20 Night of Champions and Marathon Opening Ceremony
00:27:20 Abbott Dash to the Finish Line Race Day Details
00:32:10 TCS NYC Marathon Kids Kick Off Race
00:34:15 Race Eve Meals and Hydration Tips
00:37:04 Download the NYRR App for Race Tracking
00:38:00 Marathon Morning – Behind the Scenes with Ted
00:40:12 Age Group World Championships Preview
00:42:00 How to Watch and Stream the Marathon
00:44:35 Celebrity Runners and GMA Relay
00:45:00 Safety and Emergency Info for Race Day
00:49:04 Weather and Hydration Reminders
00:51:01 Marathon Medal Reveal and Excitement

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