Twin Cities in Motion names new race director

Twin Cities In Motion, the group that organizes running events like the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend, has named Jeff Decker to the position of Race Director.

Here's what Twin Cities in Motion had to say about the hire:

Decker brings with him a wealth of knowledge from New York Road Runners where he served as senior manager of event management and logistics, as well as the transportation manager of the ING New York City Marathon. He took on key responsibilities, such as designing courses, implementing safety plans, and maintaining race standards. During his tenure with New York Road Runners, Decker was crucial in developing a sound transportation plan for 40,000 people to the start line of the ING New York City Marathon on Staten Island.

Twin Cities in Motion organizes nearly a dozen events throughout the year, in addition to the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend events held every October.

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