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Citizens Stage

Citizens Stage

We are excited to welcome you to the Citizens Stage at the TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance.

Join us for three days of panels and sessions featuring special guests from the running industry and local community, as well as professional athletes and legends of the sport.

Below is a complete schedule of events. These events are open to the public. Please note all panels and times are approximate and subject to change.

Thursday, October 30

Time

Event

11:00 a.m.

"The Man Who Ran New York": A Conversation with Runar Gundersen

Interviewer: Gordon Bakoulis

12:00 p.m.

Power Your Plate: Performance Nutrition Secrets from CookUnity Pro Chefs

Speakers: Miriam Milord

Moderator: Natalie RIzzo

2:00 p.m.

Team Inspire: Runners Who Embody the Spirit of the TCS New York City Marathon

Speakers: Dr. Ayo Akinmoladun, Liz Healy, Yelena Shtyrkalo, Richard Whitehead

Moderator: Shaquille Roberts

3:00 p.m.

In Her Stride: Women's Health and Equity in Sports

Speakers: Dr. Abby Bales, Dr. Sasha Gollish, Cassandra Smith, Christine Yu

5:00 p.m.

From Coast to Coast: Jenny and Jason Simpson’s RUN USA Tour

Friday, October 31

Time

Event

11:00 a.m.

The Art of Fueling: Molly Seidel in Conversation with Maurten

Speakers: Ian Marling, Molly Seidel

Moderator: Dr. Lauren Thomas

12:00 p.m.

Women Who Run Running: A Powerful Discussion with Women Leaders in the Running Industry

Speakers: Kathrine Switzer, Jennifer Thomas, Edith Zuschmann, Alia McCants

Moderator: Nnenna Lynch

1:00 p.m.

Inside “The Running Ground”: The Journey of Author and Atlantic CEO Nick Thompson

Moderator: Nnenna Lynch

2:00 p.m.

NYRR Set the Pace Presented by Peloton

Hosts: Rob Simmelkjaer, Becs Gentry

Special Guests: Oliver Phelps

3:00 p.m.

From Stage to Start Line: Tony Award Winner Patina Miller in Conversation with NYRR Contributors Circle Member Victoria Fortune

5:00 p.m.

Team Abbott: The Power of Community

Speakers: Lanae Brody, Patrick Burns, Elizabeth Pehota, Diana Stephens

Moderator: Rob Dalto

Saturday, November 1

Time

Event

10:00 a.m.

From Consoles to the Course: Creators Raising Awareness for the Nonprofit Keep a Child Alive

Speakers: Cole Cook, Jackson Dahl, Elyse "Herculyse" Herrera, Dalton "Daltoosh" Hester, Hilton Howell III

Moderator: Leon Bustin

11:00 a.m.

Running USA’s Emerging Leaders: Empowering the Next Generation

Speakers: James Dowell, Mariah Dyson, J Solle

Moderator: Michael Clemons

12:00 p.m.

"Did You Stretch Tho" Building Your Runners Tool Kit – Sponsored by Peloton

Speakers: Olivia Amato, Hannah Corbin, Jeffrey McEachern

Moderator: Ben Alldis

1:00 p.m.

EARTHMOVERS Live: Insights and Stories from POC Trailblazers

Hosts: Alison Désir, Verna NezBegay Volker

Special Guest: Martinus Evans

2:00 p.m.

NYRR Team for Climate and Friends: From Track to Trail to Textiles

Speakers: Jenny Jurek, Sam Mattis, Tanya Ravichandran

Moderator: Tina Muir