Expo

The NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon Expo will take place at ZeroSpace at 345 Butler Street in Gowanus. This is where you'll pick up your race bib and official race shirt (if you didn't have them mailed to you), bag check any items you'll want to pick up after the race, shop for official NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon merchandise, engage with local businesses and causes, and more.

Opening Night

Race week festivities kick-off on Thursday, April 24, with Official Race Partner Threes Brewing hosting runners for the First Mile @ Threes. After picking up your race bib and shirt at the Expo, head across the street and show your bib for a Buy One, Get One Pint special on their full list of draft beers.

Days & Hours

• Thursday, April 24 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• Friday, April 25 from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

• Saturday, April 26 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Getting To The Expo

To get to ZeroSpace at 345 Butler Street, take the subway (2/3, 4/5, B/D, or N/Q/R) to Atlantic Ave.-Barclays Center. Walk along 4th Ave. to Butler St. The Expo at ZeroSpace is between 3rd Ave. and 4th Ave. You can also take the bus (B103) or use Citi Bike (stations on 3rd Ave and 4th Ave.). Check MTA Trip Planner for further details. Street parking is limited, though there are a few lots nearby.

Bib & Shirt Pickup

You (or a proxy, see below) must pick up your race bib and official race shirt in-person at the Expo (unless you've chosen to have them mailed to you). Bib & shirt pickup will not be available on race morning. You’ll need to show the unique QR code that will be emailed to you prior to the race (and also available on your NYCRUNS Dashboard). You can print a hard copy, take a screen shot, or add the QR code to your Apple Wallet.

As per NYCRUNS policy and for the safety of all runners, only you can run with the bib that's assigned to you. Bib transfers are strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.

Proxy Bib Pickup

You can have another runner or other proxy pick up your bib and shirt for you. The proxy must have a screenshot of the race QR confirmation code of the runner(s) they are picking up the bib(s) for.

Bag Check

Bag check will be available only at the Expo. There will be no race day bag check. If you plan on checking items, you must use one single clear bag. If your bag isn't clear, NYCRUNS will provide you with a clear bag (18" x 24"). You may not put another full bag/backpack/briefcase filled with gear inside the clear bag that NYCRUNS provides. All items must fit inside one clear bag. NYCRUNS reserves the right to search the contents in your bag at any time. You’ll pick your bag up after the race at the Bag Check Pick-Up Area located on Well House Drive, about a five-minute walk from the Festival Area. Just follow the signs to Bag Check.

Shop for Official Race Merchandise

Shop for official NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon merch at the Expo Store (or order it a head of time and pick it up at the Expo). The store features an amazing selection of great gear and cool collectibles. From sweet lids and shirts covering everything (including bagels) to outstanding outerwear and groovy gifts, commemorate your run with the perfect pick for you. Plus, you can pre-order your customizable finisher items. Check out all the official race merchandise here.

Check Out Our Expo Exhibitors

We’ve got some great brands to engage with at the Expo. Take a few minutes to sample products and visit with our friends from Lucky Energy, JBL Soho, Action Black, GT's Living Food, Jawku, Persil, Raising Canes Chicken, Spear PT, and Vibe Fitness.

Zerospace

ZeroSpace is super cool, immersive theatrical next-gen production studio and entertainment venue of the future. Featuring one of the only fixed-wall LED XR Stages on the East Coast, a Vicon Motion Capture Stage, and 40,000 sq. feet of rentable warehouse space for film/photo shoots and live event productions (such as the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Expo).