All participants must pick-up their race packets at the Expo. There is not race day packet pick-up. Along with race number, goodie bag and race packet pick-up, the Georgia Marathon Health & Fitness Expo features retailers, personal trainers, nutritionists and other health professionals. There will also be great bargains on running and fitness gear, free sampling and information on equipment and nutrition. The Expo focuses on the health, fitness and wellness of endurance athletes. In addition, there will be areas of interest including “The Georgia Experience” featuring attractions, products and services of Georgia.
EXPO LOCATION & PARKING - NEW LOCATION
The Expo has moved to Building A of the Georgia World Congress Center. We will be in Exhibit Hall A1.
The closest parking for Building A is Red Parking Deck. Please check back for additional information.
We encourage all participants and visitors to take MARTA. The closest MARTA Station is the Dome/GWCC/Phillips/CNN Station. Visit www.itsmarta.com for more information on station locations and schedules.
EXPO DATES & NEW EXPO HOURS
Friday, March 16, 2012 2011: Noon to 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 17, 2012: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
PARTICIPANT PACKET PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS
All runners must pick-up their race packet at the Georgia Marathon Health & Fitness Expo at the Georgia Dome. There is no race day packet pick-up. In order to pick-up your packet at the Expo you will need the following items:
- Photo ID
- Bib Number – Bib numbers were emailed March 3 if you registered by February 28. If you registered after February 28 you can look up your Bib Number. Bib number look up will also be available at the Expo.
- Completed Confirmation Form – Confirmation forms were emailed March 3 if you registered by February 28. If you registered after February 28 you can download a Confirmation Form and print and complete the necessary information.
If you need to have someone else pick-up your packet, you must complete the following steps:
- Print the Packet Pick-up Authorization Form
- Complete, sign and notarize the Packet Pick-Up Authorization Form
- Give the completed Packet Pick-Up Authorization Form and a copy of your photo ID to the individual who will pick up your race packet
- At the Expo, the person picking up your race packet presents the completed Packet Pick-Up Authorization Form and the copy of your photo ID to the volunteers at Packet Pick-up
EXPO SEMINAR
Please check back later for the 2012 Expo Seminars.
EXHIBITORS
Please check back later for a list of 2012 exhibitors.
EXPO COORDINATOR
Please contact Jim Furuya for exhibitor information.
FROM THE AIRPORT AND THE SOUTH:
Take I-75/85 North to Andrew Young International Blvd. (Exit 248C). Turn LEFT onto Andrew Young International Blvd. After you cross Marietta Street, the Georgia World Congress Center’s Building A will be on the right just past the Omni Hotel. Parking is available in the Red Parking Deck. The Red Deck will be on your left at the end of Andrew Young International Blvd.
FROM THE NORTH:
Take I-75/85 South to Williams Street (Exit 249C). (The exit ramp becomes Williams Street.) Turn RIGHT at the first stop light onto Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. Continue on Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. Turn left onto Marietta Street. To park in the Red Deck, continue on Marietta Street and turn right onto Andrew Young International Blvd NW. The Georgia World Congress Center’s Building A will be on the right just past the Omni Hotel. Parking is available in the Red Parking Deck. The Red Deck will be on your left at the end of Andrew Young International Blvd.
FROM THE WEST:
Take I-20 East to Spring Street (Exit 56B). Turn LEFT onto Spring Street, LEFT onto Marietta Street, and LEFT onto Andrew Young International Blvd. Georgia World Congress Center’s building A will be on the right just past the Omni Hotel. Parking is available in the Red Parking Deck. The Red Deck will be on your left at the end of Andrew Young International Blvd.
FROM THE EAST:
Take I-20 West to Spring Street (Exit 56B). Turn RIGHT onto Spring Street, LEFT onto Marietta Street, and LEFT onto Andrew Young International Blvd. The Georgia World Congress Center’s Building A will be on the right just past the Omni Hotel. Parking is available in the Red Parking Deck. The Red Deck will be on your left at the end of Andrew Young International Blvd. |