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2008 Health and Fitness Expo Exhibitor Information

The 2008 Health and Fitness Expo is FREE and OPEN to the Public.
All participants, except 5K fun runners and 5k walkers, are required to pick up their race materials at the Expo.

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Interested in Exhibiting?
If you are interested in exhibiting at this year's Health and Fitness Expo, please contact This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , Health and Fitness Expo Director. Or contact our marathon office at 313.222.6676 and we will respond.

Expo Location:

Cobo Center on the waterfront in Downtown Detroit
Macomb Exhibition Hall

Expo Dates & Hours:

• Friday, October 17, 3PM – 8PM
• Saturday, October 18, 10AM – 7PM

Invitation to Exhibitors

The Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon is a unique event!

It’s one of the oldest marathons, beginning in 1963. The Detroit Free Press began sponsoring the race in 1978, making 2008 the 31st running. With a course that traverses some of the most picturesque and historical areas of Detroit, we are the only international marathon in North America crossing the US and Canada borders twice – via both the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.

Where do our runners come from?

Marathoners in 2008 represented 55 countries, 45 states (including Washington D.C.) and six Canadian provinces.

We’re the fastest growing marathon in the country!

With over 16,100 participants across all events, we’ve experienced an 800% increase since 1998.

Demographics:

Long distance runners are young, educated and affluent. They like spending money on quality products and services.

• 51% are men; 49% women
• Average age is 39
• 84% have a college degree; 57% have attended graduate school
• $95,000 average household income
• 80% come from Southeast Michigan and Ontario

Extraordinary Opportunity

The marathon experience is more than a 26.2-mile run. Attendant events include the half-marathon run & walk, 5-person relay, 5K fun run & walk, and a kid’s 5K fun run. Most participants travel with companions and family. The weekend also utilizes the power of over 3,500 volunteers, 200 businesses and organizations, and spectator estimates of over 150,000. In all ways, the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon gives the ordinary person an extraordinary experience, and provides businesses an extraordinary audience for moving merchandise and services to 35,000+ consumers at our Health & Fitness Expo.

Booth Reservations

Booth Size:
10’ deep x 10’ wide (For larger sizes combine contiguous booth spaces.)

Booth Includes:

• 10’ x 10’ floor space
• 2’ x 6’ table w/top and drape
• Wastepaper basket
• 2 folding chairs

Each booth will have an 8 ft. high back drape (royal blue & white), 3 ft. side drapes and a sign identifying your company.
No carpet or other furnishings are included.
A full catalog of rentals, telephone, electrical and other show services will be sent to all exhibitors.

Booth Pricing:
• Standard Booth: $750
• Non-profits: $500
• Premium Booths: $850
• Premium Space (equivalent to 6 booths): $5,100

Payment Terms:

50% deposit with signed application, the balance due in full by Friday, September 26, 2008.

Cancellation:

After Friday, October 10, 2008, do not expect to receive a refund.

Application Form:

Click here 117.17 Kb to download Exhibitor forms and information.

Interested in Exhibiting?
If you are interested in exhibiting at this year's Health and Fitness Expo, please contact This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , Health and Fitness Expo Director. Or contact our marathon office at 313.222.6676 and we will respond.

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