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What to Know About the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo For the 2022 Chicago Marathon

Runners aren't the only ones welcome to expo

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The Abbott Health & Fitness Expo, where 2022 Chicago Marathon Runners pick up their packets, begins Thursday and is free and open to the public.

Beginning Thursday and running through Sunday, the expo will host packet pickup, share important information and showcase hundreds of vendors and exhibits.

The expo runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 6 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 7-8 at the McCormick Place, which is located at 2301 S. Martin Luther King Dr.

Here's more information about the expo:

What Can You Find There?

The Health & Fitness Expo will feature more than 100 exhibitors, according to marathon organizers. Visitors can buy merchandise for the race, or can check out the latest in footwear, apparel, nutrition and technology.

Runners aren't the only ones welcome to expo, though — the expo is also open and free to the public.

What Is in the Runners' Packets?

Participant packet items include:

  • Bib number and safety pins
  • Timing device
  • Gear-check tag
  • Nike participant running shirt
  • Participant bag
  • Ticket redeemable for one free Goose Island beer for those who are 21 and over

What Do You Need to Pick Up Your Packet?

Participants must present their packet pick-up email along with a photo ID to receive their participant packet and participant bag.

"You must pick up your participant packet and participant bag in person at the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo during regularly scheduled hours," according to the marathon's website. "These items (participant packets, bags and running shirts) will not be available for pickup on race day, and will not be mailed. Individuals will not be allowed to pick up these items on behalf of others."

How Do You Get to the Expo?

Parking will be available in McCormick Place parking lot A and C at a reduced cost of $12.

Public transportation will also be available through the CTA and the South Shore Line. The Metra Electric Line also makes stops at McCormick Place.

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