The 2008 Health and Fitness Expo will be held at the DC Armory in Washington, DC, over three fitness-filled days:
Thursday, October 23 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, October 24 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 25 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Now there's more time than ever to move through Packet Pick-up and enjoy the 200+ exhibitors and vendors featuring everything runners and their support teams want including running apparel and gear, training and nutrition products, food samples, MCM licensed merchandise and entertainment! This event is free to the public.
The DC Armory is located at 2001 East Capitol Street, SE, Washington DC 20003 and offers plenty of free parking as well as easy access to the Metro. Click here for driving directions or take the blue line Metro to the Stadium/Armory station.
Runners will need to retrieve their race materials at Packet Pick- up, part of the MCM Health and Fitness Expo. The packet includes the participant bib number, safety pins, a commemorative MCM patch, and a goodie bag including special giveaways and offers as well as the informative race program. Runners will then proceed to the Health and Fitness Expo to receive their coveted mock neck participant shirt.
To pick up a packet, runners need to download and print their E-Confirmation Card in early September. A photo ID is also required. Runners are highly encouraged to pick up their own race packet, to verify information and prevent race day hassles. However, if a participant must have a friend or family member pick up the packet, they will need the following: a letter from the runner giving permission for someone else to receive the packet, the E-Confirmation card, and the ID of the person picking up the packet.
Packet Pick-up is located outside the DC Armory in the Packet Pick-up Tent.
The Speaker Series, has become a must-attend for runners and guests, featuring a variety of experts covering topics ranging from the history of the MCM to food and nutrition to what to expect on race morning. Located in the southwestern corner of the Expo Hall, the Series begins Friday, October 24 and continues through Saturday, October 25.
The MCM Health and Fitness Expo, supported by nearly 300 military and civilian volunteers, offers more than 200 booths and interactive centers for enjoyment by an expected 100,000 runners and guests. MCM and 10K participants are affluent, educated, active individuals. Awarding no prize money, "The People’s Marathon" boasts a race field void of elite athletes, instead celebrating the accomplishments and dedication of its runners who hail from every state and more than 50 countries. See runner demographics.
Interested in becoming a vendor? Already a vendor and looking for more information? Click here to download info, details and more! Click here to view the floor plan!
For more information, contact:
AnneMarie Staab at annemarie.staab@usmc.mil or (703) 432-1166 or
Angela Huff at angela.huff@usmc.mil or (703) 432-1159
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