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2010 Health and Fitness Expo Exhibitor Information
Exhibitor Information
The 2010 Health and Fitness Expo is FREE and OPEN to the Public.
All participants, except 5K runners and 5K walkers, are required to pick up their race materials at the Expo.
The Marathon Exhibitor Kit is available here.
Interested in Exhibiting?
If, after reading the Exhibitors Kit, you have questions about exhibiting at this year's Health and Fitness Expo, please contact Annette Sebestin at 313.222.2492 or email us and we will respond. 
Invitation to Exhibitors
The Detroit Free Press 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 2010 the 33rd 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?
In 2009, we had 19,393 participants, representing 7 countries, 50 states (including Washington D.C.) and six Canadian provinces.
We’re among the fastest growing marathons in the country!
With over 19,000 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 and the 5K Run/Walk. 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 Marathon gives the ordinary person an extraordinary experience, and provides businesses an extraordinary audience for moving merchandise and services to 35,000+ consumers.
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 at a later date.
Booth Pricing
$800 for 10 x 10; $900 for 10 x 10 premium; $500 for 10 x 10 for non-profit. See Exhibitor Kit for more details.
Payment Terms:
50% deposit with signed application, the balance due in full by Friday, September 24, 2010.
Cancellation:
No refunds after Friday, October 8, 2010.
Goodie Bags:
Insert your product or service information in the 21,500 goodie bags provided to Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5-Person Relay and 5K participants.
NOTE: Pre-approval of your item is required. Please send a sample. Your promo items, samples or inserts must be received by Friday, October 1, 2010. Call Sandy Brabant at 586-977-7546 with shipping questions or concerns. All shipping costs are your responsibility.
Goodie Bag Pricing:
$600 for each item to be inserted in the runners goodie bag. See qualifications in the Exhibitor Kit.
Questions about Exhibiting or Goodie Bags?
If you have questions about exhibiting at this year's Health and Fitness Expo, or being included in our Goodie Bag, please contact Annette Sebestin at 313.222.2492 or email us and we will respond.
