TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance
The 2023 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 2–4.
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 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 from 12:00 p.m. on August 16 until 4:00 p.m. ET on November 4.
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.
Hours of Operation and Time Slots for Bib Pickup
Please select a time slot to pick up your bib number by logging into your NYRR dashboard and following the instructions below.
- Thursday, November 2: 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.–7:30 p.m.
- Friday, 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.–12:00 p.m.
- 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
- 4:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, November 4: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. bib pickup closes at 4:30 p.m. Time slots for race materials pickup:
- 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- 12:00 p.m.–4:30 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 click on Registered Events. Registration to select your date and time for bib pickup will remain open until Saturday, November 4, at 4:00 p.m. ET.
In the listing for the 2023 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 3 and Saturday, November 4 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. The closest station is 34th Street–Hudson Yards 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 West 35th Street and 11th Avenue or take the M34 MTA crosstown bus (see below).
Ferry
From New Jersey, take the Midtown Ferry to West 39th Street. Visit the NY Waterway web site for routes and schedules.
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 strategies and tools for planning your race, including:
NYRR Course Strategy Stage
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 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 Citizen 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.
| Thursday, November 2 | ||
| Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
| 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
| 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Course Strategy Spanish | |
| 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
| 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
| 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
| 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
| 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
| 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
| Friday, November 3 | ||
| Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
| 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
| 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Course Strategy Spanish | |
| 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
| 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
| 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
| 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
| 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
| 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
| Saturday, November 4 | ||
| Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Course Strategy | |
| 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
| 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
| 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Course Strategy Spanish | |
| 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
| 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
| 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Course Strategy | |
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 p.m. to 6:00. p.m.
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) 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 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the Citizen Stage.
Citizens Stage
NEW THIS YEAR! We are excited to welcome you to the Citizens Stage at the TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance.
Join us for 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.
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Speaker Series
Experts from HSS will give tips for getting to the start line healthy and for properly recovering after the race. Sessions are held from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Below is a complete schedule of events. These events are open to the public. Please note all times are approximate and subject to change.
| Thursday, November 2 | ||
| Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 12 p.m. (45 min.) |
#CitizensofNY Speakers: Tricia Quartey-Sagille, Anthony Tucker, Chris Di Niso Moderator: Roberto Mandje |
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| 2 p.m. (45 min.) |
Evolution of Sport: |
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| 3 p.m. (30 min.) |
Race Day Recovery with HSS Speaker: Cathy Wysin, PT, DPT |
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| 4 p.m. (30 - 40 min.) |
TCS New York City Marathon Race Day Preview Speakers: Rob Simmelkjaer, Meb Keflezighi |
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| 6 p.m. (60 min.) |
Sustainability in Running: Climate Impact Speakers: Tina Muir, Aly Criscuolo, Lewis Blaustein |
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| Friday, November 3 | ||
| Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. (45 min.) |
Choosing Footwear for Race Day and After with New Balance Speakers: Danny Orr, Paul Zielinski, Chris Morfesi, Ben Delaney |
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| 12 p.m. (45 min.) |
Fireside Chat with Abbott World Marathon Majors Race Directors |
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| 1 p.m. (20 - 30 min.) |
1:1 with Rob Simmelkjaer, New York Road Runners CEO and Sebastian Coe, President World Athletics | |
| 3 p.m. (30 min.) |
How to Avoid Hitting the Mid-Marathon "Wall" and Tips to Get You Through it with HSS Speaker: Kassi Reagan, PT, DPT, CSCS |
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| 5 p.m. (30-45 min.) |
NYRR Course Strategy in French Speaker: Coach Bethany, Coach Daphne |
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| 6 p.m. (45 - 60 min.) |
Fueling & Hydration for the TCS New York City Marathon with SiS Speaker: Charlotte Werner, MS, RD, CDN |
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| 7 p.m. (30 - 45 min.) |
NYRR Course Strategy- Italian Speaker: Coach Liz, Coach Francesco |
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| Saturday, November 4 | ||
| Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. (30 min.) |
Fireside Chat with Shalane Flanagan Presented by Mastercard Interviewer: Lindsay Crouse |
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| 11 a.m. (30-45 min.) |
Fireside Chat with Peloton Instructors Susie Chan and Becs Gentry | |
| 12 p.m. (30 min.) |
Race Day Apparel with New Balance Speakers: Nikki Pollard, Steve Mura |
|
| 1 p.m. (45 min.) |
Developing the Next Generation of Runners Speakers: Elias Cruz, Kelsey Helgesen, Stephanie Herrick, Michael Tenebruso Moderator: Adrienne Evans |
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| 2 p.m. (45 min) |
Where Are All the Women Coaches? Speakers: Katherine Switzer, Kathryn Bertine, Edith Zuschmann, Christine Yu |
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| 3 p.m. (30 min.) |
Tips & Tricks for Race Day and Beyond with HSS Speaker: Chelsea Long, MS, CSCS, TPI |
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| 4 p.m. (45 - 60 min.) |
Elevating the Mind and Body Connection Through Running Speakers: Victoria Fortune, Alison Mariella Desir, Bishoy Tadros, Renee Exelbert Moderator: Matt Kudish |
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American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters
American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be available at the Expo during the following times:
- Thursday, November 2: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, November 3: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, November 4: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lactation Operations Presented by &Mother
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.
