ING New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo
Location and Hours
Jacob Javits Convention Center, Halls 3E
11th Avenue at 35th Street, Manhattan.
| Date | Hours Open | Last Time for Number Pickup |
| Thursday, Nov. 3 |
10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. |
7:00 p.m. |
| Friday, Nov. 4 |
10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. |
7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, Nov. 5 |
9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. |
5:00 p.m. |
The expo is open to the general public; admission is free. Bring friends and family to shop at the Marathon Store presented by ASICS and visit more than 100 vendors and exhibitors from around the world for souvenirs, product samples, race applications, health and medical advice, activities, and more.
Attendees may be asked to show photo I.D., and all bags and coats may be inspected. There is no baggage storage available, and NYRR is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Number Pickup
• Marathon entrants must visit the expo to pick up their registration materials.
• Your registration card can be downloaded and printed from your Entrant Login page; you must print out a copy and bring it with you to the expo. No smartphone versions of the registration card will be accepted.
• You must pick up your race materials in person with acceptable photo identification (see below) at the expo. We do not mail materials, distribute them at New York Road Runners, or give them out on race day.
• Residents of the United States and Puerto Rico must show state or federal government-issued photo identification, such as a driver’s license or passport. Non-U.S. residents, including Canadian residents, must to show a valid passport; national identification cards are not accepted.
• You will pick up your race number/B-Tag, baggage sticker, instructions, and official clear UPS race-day baggage bag. On race day, this bag will serve as your official baggage bag; you will not be able to enter Fort Wadsworth with any other bag.
• The Help Desk in the registration area will accept cancellations and will be able to update your personal information and resolve any other questions.
• Please fill out the medical information on the back of your race number/B-Tag.
Also at the Expo
• NYRR Road to the Finish Marathon Theater Presented by ING
This exciting new cinematic experience at the expo showcases the 26.2-mile journey of the ING New York City Marathon. Filmed in a 360° panoramic style reflecting the runner’s viewpoint, the experience follows the famed blue line through the five boroughs to the finish line in Central Park. In addition to educating runners about the course, the narrated experience will include appearances by guest commentators. The film will be shown for free at multiple times daily at the expo.
• Marathon Eve Dinner ticket sales – US$40 for marathoners, friends, and family, subject to availability
• Marathon Store Presented by ASICS – ING New York City Marathon and ASICS co-branded clothing, souvenirs, and gifts.
• Marathon souvenirs – Special licensed merchandise (runner photos/DVDs, commemorative shadow boxes), Honor Your Marathoner Collection created by Tiffany & Co., and more.
• ING Runner’s Nation Pace Teams Powered by TIMEX – Visit this booth to learn more about how to run an evenly paced marathon by joining a pace team on November 6. Led by experienced marathoners, teams are open to runners looking to achieve goal finishing times ranging from 3:15 to 5:30. Pace Team leaders will be assigned to every wave start. There is no registration requited and participation is free. Pace bands will be distributed at the booth while supplies last.
Free expo shuttle buses to and from select hotels and transit hubs, including Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal, will operate during the following hours:
| Date |
Time |
Frequency: Manhattan Hotel Route | Frequency: Brooklyn & LaGuardia Hotel Routes |
Frequency: Transit Hub Route | Last Street Pickup | Last Expo Pickup |
| Thurs., Nov. 3 | 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. |
Every 10 minutes |
N/A |
Every 30 minutes 9:30 a.m.-noon; every 15 minutes noon-8:30 p.m. |
7:00 p.m. |
8:30 p.m. |
| Fri., Nov. 4 | 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. |
Every 10 minutes |
hotel to expo: 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.; expo to hotel: noon & 4:00 p.m. |
Every 30 minutes 9:30 a.m.-noon; every 15 minutes noon-8:30 p.m. |
7:00 p.m. |
8:30 p.m. |
| Sat., Nov. 5 | 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
Every 10 minutes |
hotel to expo: 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.; expo to hotel: noon & 4:00 p.m. |
Every 30 minutes 8:30 a.m.-noon; every 15 minutes noon-5:30 p.m. |
4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. |
[Expo Shuttle Bus Map]
Two public bus routes stop at the Javits Center. The fare is $2.25, payable by MetroCard or exact change (coins only). All city buses are wheelchair accessible. For more information, see http://www.mta.info/nyct/service/bus/mhtnsch.htm.
- M34: Runs along 34th Street, including a stop at Penn Station.
- M42: Runs along 42nd Street, including stops at Grand Central Terminal and Port Authority Bus Terminal.
For driving directions and parking information, see http://www.javitscenter.com/directions/directions.htm.
