NYC MARATHON | How the city preps the marathon route for runners and spectators alike

For Ted Metellus, race director and chief event production officer for New York Road Runners, the first Sunday in November is always the best day of the year. Not because Halloween is over, or the holiday season is just ahead, but because that first Sunday is always TCS NYC Marathon Day.

As chief event production officer, Metellus is responsible for the logistics and coordination of race day activities. He leads event management teams, experiential events, youth events, safety and security and even oversees warehouse operations.

Hosting the marathon isn't a one-time engagement between NYRR and various city agencies, but rather a year-round coordination effort with Citywide Event Coordination and Management, the Transportation Department, NYPD operations, the MTA and several other agency