WHO:  

Jenny Simpson, Olympic Bronze Medalist and Team New Balance Athlete

45 Rising New York Road Runners from PS 159 in the Bronx

Michael Capiraso, President and CEO, New York Road Runners

Peter Ciaccia, President of Events, New York Road Runners and Race Director, TCS New York City Marathon

Rachel Pratt, Senior Vice President of Youth and Community Services, New York Road Runners

WHAT:

An exciting announcement from Olympian Jenny Simpson, as part of the celebratory launch event for Rising New York Road Runners, featuring 45 Rising New York Road Runners from the Bronx’s PS 159X and NYRR’s leadership team.

Rising New York Road Runners, launching this fall, is an enhanced, free youth fitness program created by NYRR to instill kids with the ability and confidence to stay healthy and active for life. Based on the latest in physical education research, the program introduces age-appropriate skills to teach assurance and competence, rather than reward top performances.

Interview and photo opportunities available with Jenny Simpson, NYRR officials, and Rising New York Road Runners participants from PS 159X.  

WHERE:              

NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub

320 W 57th St. New York, NY, between 8th and 9th

WHEN:                

Tuesday, September 12, 11:00 a.m.

CONTACT:          

Media interested in attending please RSVP in advance to Matt Singer at msinger@nyrr.org.

About New York Road Runners (NYRR)

Founded in 1958, New York Road Runners has grown from a local running club to the world’s premier community running organization, whose mission is to help and inspire people through running. NYRR’s commitment to New York City’s five boroughs features races, community events, youth running initiatives, school programs, and training resources that provide hundreds of thousands of people each year, from children to seniors, with the motivation, know-how, and opportunity to Run for Life. NYRR’s premier event, and the largest marathon in the world, is the TCS New York City Marathon. Held annually on the first Sunday in November, the race features 50,000 runners, from the world’s top professional athletes to a vast range of competitive, recreational, and charity runners. To learn more, visit nyrr.org.