Inspiration Part 4: The Expo

Before the expo was held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center (located to the south-west direction of Central Park, by the Hudson River), it was at the New York Coliseum which has since been demolished. Unless you've been to mega-marathons overseas, it's unlikely that you've come across an expo this big. With over 100 exhibitors and over 120,000 visitors over 3 days, think "pasar malam" in the biggest sense. From free product samplings, gear, talks, autograph sessions, souvenirs, you will be tempted to spend too much time on your feet than necessary. Having said that try to collect your race packs on the first day (opens from 10am to 8pm) of the Expo.

Here are newer photos of some large booths you will be able to see there. Happening, isn't it? A side note is that the eateries in the center is expensive and not very nice. Some locals also call it the white elephant on the Hudson (also click that left link for eating tips)! I guess some things are the same elsewhere!

Collection Hall

asics Booth

Mizuno Booth

Powerbar Booth

Jacob Javits Convention Center
655 W 34th St New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 216-2000

Getting there:

Any train, subway or bus to Grand Central Terminal, Port Authority Bus Terminal or any stop along 42nd Street, then M42 bus west to Javits Center. Some M42 buses terminate at the Circle Line Pier; be sure to take one marked 'Javits Center'

Any train, subway or bus to Penn Station or any stop along 34th Street, then M34 bus west to Javits Center. Some M34 buses terminate at the Port Authority Bus Terminal; be sure to take one marked 'Javits Center'

Bus Stops for the M34 and M42 are located on the 2nd level at the south end of Javits Center, just past the overhang under the Crystal Palace, about where 35th Street would cross

Taxi Getting to the Javits Center by cab is easy, getting away in the late afternoon or early evening is very difficult -- there aren't any taxis dropping off arriving passengers, so there aren't any to pick up departing passengers