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Tom Therkildsen

TomTherkildsen

VP, Events & Technical Director of the TCS New York City Marathon

Tom Therkildsen became NYRR’s Vice President, Events and Technical Director of the TCS New York City Marathon in October 2022.

Tom leads the events department, overseeing the event production, experiential events, youth events, timing and scoring, and warehouse operations teams. In addition, Tom oversees the technical planning and execution of the TCS New York City Marathon.

Tom joined NYRR in 2011 and is proud to have served in a variety of roles within the company during his tenure, most recently as Head of Event Production prior to his current position. With more than 14 years of experience in the industry, Tom’s career has included roles at Madison Square Garden, USA Triathlon, and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee.

Originally from Rochester, NY, Tom graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a B.S. in sport management and a minor in economics. He has a lifelong passion for sports and is a four-time marathoner. He resides in Brooklyn with his family and spends his free time trying to keep up with his fast-growing son.