"I decided the year I graduated from law school in 1997 that I really wanted to run the New York City Marathon. It was the rainiest marathon in the history of the marathon at that time, but I had an incredible day. I always felt like running the marathon made you a true New Yorker. I ran the marathon again in 2013."
"I get back in the police car and follow the leaders on the course for the first 14 or 15 miles of the race. Then we'll break off and cut across town so I can beat the runners to the finish line in Central Park. I like to be there when they break the tape."
Rob Simmelkjaer was born in Manhattan, grew up in the New York area, and has been a runner. He ran the New York City Marathon after graduating law school in 1997 and again in 2013. He worked in sports media at ESPN and NBC Sports before being recruited to lead New York Road Runners in 2022. The New York City Marathon drew more than 55,000 runners in 2024. Planning for the race begins at least a year in advance and is managed by a 275-person NYRR staff. An economic impact study found the marathon brings $700 million to New York. On race day he rises early, is escorted to Staten Island, follows leaders for the first 14–15 miles, and aims to be at Central Park for finishers.
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