Expo Activities
Expo Location
October 29, 30, & 31 @ Jacob Javits Convention Center, Hall 3E, 11th Avenue at 35th Street, Manhattan
NYRR Booth:
Thursday, October 29
Marathon Talk: How to Run Well at the ING New York City Marathon
Speakers: John Henwood (local coach and Olympian from New Zealand), Abbi Antablin (one of the top NYAC local runners). Moderated by NYRR's Gordon Bakoulis.
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Raffle drawings will take place during the Talk.
Friday, October 30
Marathon Talk: Pick the Champions Athlete Q&A
Speakers: Abdi Abdirahman and Magdalena Lewy Boulet. Moderated by NYRR's Sabrina Tillman
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 31
Giveaway: Fred Lebow Marathon buttons
Time: Noon
Marathon Talk: The Neighborhoods of the ING New York City Marathon --Tips for Runners and Spectators Speaker: Liz Robbins, author of A Race Like No Other
Time: Noon
Marathon Talk: From Champion to Legend
Speaker: Liz Robbins and German Silva. Moderated by NYRR's Gordon Bakoulis.
Time: 3:00 p.m.
ASICS Booth:
Register at the Expo to have your name displayed on a WABC Super Sign in Times Square.
Andalucia Booth:
Enter a sweepstakes offering participants a chance to win a trip for wo to the Seville Marathon.
BP Invigoration Station:
Join runners at the Invigoration Station to have your photo taken crossing a "faux" finish line and sign-up for the BP Younger for Longer Challenge for a chance to win $10,000 in BP gasoline.
The ING Runner's Nation Lounge:
Come to the resource rich ING Runner's Nation to take part in the fun including a video course tour, pace bands, and guest speakers.
Gatorade Booth:
Stop by the Gatorade booth for a chance to win an entry into one of the five 2010 Gatorade-sponsored races including the Big Sur International Marathon, Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon, Little Rock Marathon, Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic and the sold-out Chevron Houston Marathon. No purchase necessary.
Poland Spring Booth:
Always a favorite, this booth offers runners a special place to rest and get off their feet at the Expo, with special benches made of recycled material.
Visitors at the Poland Spring Booth will be able to sit and enjoy the rPET benches while watching a video that will educate them on the history of Poland Spring with the marathon and the brand's Born Better positioning. Visitors will also be able to sample Poland Spring Brand Sparkling Natural Spring Water with Natural Fruit Flavors and CO2, available in Original, Raspberry Lime, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Lime flavors.
The New York Times Booth:
Stop by to find out how you can purchase the very popular Monday Results Section with finisher times under 4.5 hours.
Tiffany & Co. at the Expo:
Tiffany & Co. will be displaying and selling their beautiful silver and crystal co-branded merchandise. Many pieces can be engraved with Finisher Time / Name / Date at a later date.
Toyota's Engines of Change Zone:
The Zone will feature an array of different opportunities and sweepstakes to give runners a chance to learn about the 2010 Prius and Highlander. Register for Pick the Champions here and take your chances to win other prizes including having a tree planted in your name.
T-Mobile NY Thumbathon:
Stop in to see who has the fastest fingers in a texting tournament for a chance to win a Blackberry. All participants will receive a branded hat.
