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 31 | ||
| Time | Event | |
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| 11:00 a.m. |
Why We Run: Stories from the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Team Inspire Guests: Shaquille Roberts, Nathan Kahalaii, Janie Deegan Moderator: Gordon Bakoulis |
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| 12:00 p.m. |
Runna: An Insight Into the #1 Training App and How to Best Prep for Race Day Guests: Anya Culling, Ben Parker |
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| 2:00 p.m. |
2024 Abebe Bikela Award Honoree and long-time NYRR Board Chair George Hirsch Joins Set The Pace Guest: George Hirsch Moderators: Rob Simmelkjaer, Becs Gentry |
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| 3:00 p.m. |
Five Time Olympic medalist and 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Grand Marshal Gabby Thomas Joins Set the Pace Guest: Gabby Thomas Moderators: Rob Simmelkjaer, Becs Gentry |
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| 4:00 p.m. |
Kathrine Switzer: Then & Now: Celebrating 50th Victory Anniversary in the 1974 NYC Marathon Guest: Kathrine Switzer Moderators: Ali Nolan, Outside Magazine |
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| Friday, November 1 | ||
| Time | Event | |
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| 11:00 a.m. |
The Secrets of Serial Goal Getters Presented by Citizens Guests: Jesse Itzkowitz and Dr. Deborah Roche Moderator: Jean Chatzky |
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| 12:00 p.m. |
Maybelline Presents: Beauty Beyond the Surface Guests: Kate Kennedy-Lynch, Director, External Relations at NAMI Jessie Feinstein, SVP of Marketing, Maybelline Karen Sarahi Gonzalez, Beauty Influencer Moderator: Rob Simmeljkaer |
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| 1:00 p.m. |
Find Your Push. Find Your Power with Peloton Guests: Kirsten Ferguson and Robin Arzón |
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| 4:00 p.m. |
Abbott World Marathon Majors: How to Manage Travel with Training Routines Guests: Joe Holder and Steve Finley Moderator: Chris Heuisler |
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| 5:00 p.m. |
Run Your Own Race – Tips from Two Team Abbott Experts Guests: Joan Benoit Samuelson & Tunde Oyeneyin |
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| 7:00 p.m. |
Fireside Chat with 2 Black Runners Podcast Guests: Josh Mock (WRU), Jerry Francois (GFTC), Hyasmine Rios (BER), Jacq Gregg (BGR) Moderators: Aaron Potts, Joshua Potts |
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| Saturday, November 2 | ||
| Time | Event | |
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| 10:00 a.m. |
Shalane Flanagan in Conversation with Hurdle’s Emily Abbate Guests: Shalane Flanagan, Emily Abbate |
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| 11:00 a.m. |
REI's Wild Ideas Worth Living Podcast: Entrepreneurs Take the Road Less Traveled Guests: Vanessa C. Peralta-Mitchell, Charlotte Young Bowens Moderator: Shelby Stanger |
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| 12:00 p.m. |
Introducing NYRR Team For Climate Guests: Tina Muir, Jordan Marie Whetstone, Zahra Biabani Moderator: Matt Brickman |
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| 1:00 p.m. |
Fireside Chat with Runna’s Colleen Quigley & Matt Choi Guests: Colleen Quigley, Matt Choi |
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| 2:00 p.m. |
Citius Mag Podcast: 1:1 Chat with Chris Chavez and US Olympian Joe Klecker Guests: Chris Chavez and Joe Klecker |
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| 3:00 p.m. |
Fueling 26.2 miles – Brought to you by Science in Sport Guests: Nick Bester, Ben Parker, Amy Stephens Moderator: Gemma Ward |
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| 4:00 p.m. |
Breaking Barriers: BIPOC Ownership in the Running Industry Guests: Harry Chandler (Charlotte Running Co.), Sidney Baptista (PYNRS), Vanessa Peralta Mitchell (VCPM, Inc.) Moderator: Kiera Smalls |
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