TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance
The 2022 TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance will take place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Halls 3B, 3D, and 3E, at 11th Avenue at West 36th Street (Map), on November 3–5.
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 do not need to show further proof of vaccination to pick up their race materials.
Runners must select a time slot to pick up their materials; selection is available in runners' NYRR dashboards until 4:00 p.m. ET on November 5.
Please note:
- The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center does not require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter.
- In accordance with the Javits Center’s policies, face coverings are no longer required to enter the Expo.
- The Expo is open to the general public.
Please review 2022 TCS New York City Marathon Health and Safety Guidelines.
The TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance is one of the country's largest running expositions, with an array of New Balance gear and accessories including the official TCS New York City Marathon collection, and course amenities offered by our partners. There are also numerous vendors and exhibitors, the Runners' Wall featuring all 50,000+ registered entrants, the NYRR Running Lab featuring tips and insights from our coaches, and more.
Visit the &Mother information booth at the TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance to 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. Learn more here.
Hours of Operation and Time Slots for Bib Pickup
The Expo will be open during the dates and hours listed. Please select a time slot to pick up your bib number by logging into your NYRR dashboard and following the instructions below.
- Thursday, November 3: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (bib pickup closes at 7:30 p.m.)
- Time slots for race materials pickup: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.; 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Friday, November 4: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (bib pickup closes at 7:30 p.m.)
- Time slots for race materials pickup: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.; 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m..
- Saturday, November 5: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Time slots for race materials pickup: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
How to Select a Time Slot
To select your date and time to pick up your bib number at the Expo, sign in to your NYRR account, navigate to your dashboard, and scroll to your Upcoming Events section (near the bottom of your dashboard). Registration to select your date and time for bib pickup will remain open until Saturday, November 5, at 4:00 p.m. ET.
In the listing for the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon, you'll see a heading labeled Race Number Pickup Time; below that heading, click "Add" and you should see a pop-up window that presents you with your Expo time slot options.
At the Expo, you'll receive your race number ("bib") and your race shirt. If you've selected the bag pre-check option, you will receive that bag at the Expo as well and can drop that bag at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park on Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Getting to the Expo
Subway and Train
The Javits Center is accessible via several subway lines, with the closest station being the 34th Street–Hudson Yards station on the 7 train line. Also nearby is 34th Street–Penn Station, accessible via the 1, 2, 3, A, C, and E trains, as well as via Amtrak, the Long Island Rail Road, and NJ Transit.
From these stations, visitors can walk to the Javits Center entrance at 35th Street and 11th Avenue.
Ferry
If coming from New Jersey, take the Midtown Ferry to West 39th Street. Visit the NY Waterway web site for routes and schedules of ferries that stop at West 39th Street.
If coming from Staten Island, take NYC Ferry's St. George route from St. George ferry terminal on Staten Island to Midtown West/Pier 79 in Manhattan. Please note: This ferry does not take the same route as the Staten Island Ferry, and a $2.75 fare is required to ride.
MTA Bus
Take the M34 crosstown to 11th Avenue; walk to West 35th Street and 11th Avenue.
NYRR Running Lab
Visit the NYRR Running Lab at the TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance and get valuable insight for running your best 26.2 ever. The Running Lab offers strategy and tools for planning your race, including:
NYRR Course Strategy
NYRR coaches will lead runners through a mile-by-mile course strategy session, including race-day tips and insights on how to manage the 26.2-mile tour through the five boroughs. Sessions are held every hour on the hour with the exception of 3:00 p.m.
NYRR Pace Team
Stop by to connect with members of the NYRR Pace Team to help you achieve your goal finish time with an evenly paced effort. Free NYRR Pace Bands powered by Tata Consultancy Services will be available at the NYRR Running Lab in five-minute finish-time increments from 2:30 to 6:00.
Hospital for Special Surgery Speaker Series
Experts from HSS will give tips for getting to the start line healthy and properly recovering after the race. Sessions are held from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
