Get the Most Out of Your Expo Experience

Race week is here and there’s no better way to join in on the excitement than visiting the TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance. The Expo takes place at the Javits Center, Thursday, November 2 to Saturday, November 4 and is open to the public. Here are a few tips for how best to enjoy your experience while also saving energy for race day.

Sign Up for a Time Slot

Runners must visit the Expo in person to pick up their race materials and must bring photo ID and their runner confirmation form with them. Runners must select a time slot to pick up their race materials. Sign into your NYRR dashboard and make your selection by 4:00 p.m. ET on November 4 if you have not already done so.

Take Public Transit

Getting to the Javits Center is easy via public transportation. See the Expo page for options and get up-to-date information at https://new.mta.info/ You can pay with your phone using the “tap and go” OMNY system for contactless payment. Read more about how it works at https://omny.info/

Shop Exclusive Marathon Gear

Browse exclusive New Balance marathon gear and accessories as well as merchandise from our other partners. Although it may be tempting to sport something new on race day, don't wear anything you haven’t trained in. Save it for that post-race celebration!

Visit the NYRR Running Lab

This is where you'll get valuable insight for running your best on race day. NYRR coaches will lead mile-by-mile course strategy sessions, including race-day tips and insights on how to manage 26.2-miles, every hour on the hour at the NYRR Course Strategy Stage. A Spanish presentation will be held at 1:00 p.m. each day on the Course Strategy Stage and on the Citizens Stage, there will be French course strategy at 5:00 p.m. and an Italian course strategy at 7:00 p.m., both on Friday. An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be available for course strategy everyday of the Expo from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Connect with members of the NYRR Pace Team to help you achieve your goal finish time with an even effort. Free NYRR Pace Bands provided by Tata Consultancy Services will be available at the NYRR Running Lab and will list mile splits for paces between 2:30 to 6 hours, in five-minute increments.

Check Out the New Citizens Stage

The Citizens Stage at the TCS New York City Marathon Expo, sponsored by NYRR’s latest Foundation Level partner, will host 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.

Snap a Selfie at the Runners’ Wall

Find your name among the over 50,000 runners who are also registered for the marathon on the Runners’ Wall near the NYRR Running Lab.

Pose with the Pros

Visit the Selfie with the Stars stations where you can pose with a life-sized digital image of pro athletes Des Linden, Galen Rupp, Amanda McGrory, and Meb Keflezighi. 

Visit the &Mother Booth
 
Find out how NYRR is working with &Mother, a nonprofit driving change and building equality for mothers in sports, to further support nursing mothers participating in the TCS New York City Marathon by elevating its lactation experience with the aim to remove barriers to full participation. The information booth will help ensure runners are aware of the accommodations and preparation for medical device operations, and will include a lactation space for nursing parents to use within the booth.

Ask Questions

NYRR staff and volunteers will be on hand around the Expo to answer any questions you have about race day and race week events. And if you just want to talk about your training or anything marathon related, they’ll be there to listen and calm your nerves.

Stay Hydrated and Fueled

Bring a reusable water bottle to the Expo so you stay hydrated. Also, don’t forget to eat something! Bring snacks or purchase food at the Javits Center. It’s important to fuel up in the days before your big race.

Limit Time on Your Feet

Enjoy the Expo, but don’t spend too much time there. You need to save your energy and rest your legs for the 26.2 miles of running ahead of you! There’s a lot to do and see at the Expo and you should explore and enjoy the many activities that’ll get you excited for race day but manage your time wisely.

For more information, visit the TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance page.