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Tell Us Your Story!
Do you have a great training story? Are you running for a cause? What's your motivation? Let us know! Every tale needs to be told, so we want you to share your Marathon or Half Marathon story. Who knows, your story may be featured on our website or even be part of the race day television coverage.
Submit your story to: jcarcich@gwsportsalliance.com
Packet Pickup
Start your SunTrust National Marathon, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield National Half Marathon, and Team Relay experience in grand fashion at the 2010 Health & Fitness Expo! This year our Expo will display the latest running shoes and apparel, nutritional information, fitness trends and much more! The Expo will also be the home of Packet Pickup for runners in the SunTrust National Marathon, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield National Half Marathon and National Team Relay. Housed at the D.C. Armory, right next to the Start and Finish lines, the Expo is open from 11:00am to 8:00pm on Friday, March 19, 2010. The Health and Fitness Expo admission is free and open to the public.
Speaker Series - NEW IN 2010!
Exhibitor List
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Speaker Series - NEW IN 2010!
Boston and New York Marathon Champion Bill Rodgers joins Joan Benoit Samuelson, the first Women's Olympic marathon champion in headlining an All-Star lineup in the National Marathon's First Annual Speaker Series.
Experts from all across the running and fitness industries will be presenting the latest and greatest in training strategies, proper nutrition, injury treatment/prevention and mental fitness; even cast members from the hit show 'Biggest Loser' will be presenting their thoughts on keep in shape.
Make sure you take advantage of this unique opportunity to see the legends and experts of the sport all in one place!
Exhibitor List
CLICK HERE to download the 2010 Health and Fitness Expo exhibitor list.
Friday, March 19, 2010 from 11:00AM to 8:00PM EST.
Stadium Parking Map - CLICK HERE
All participating athletes must visit the Health & Fitness Expo to pick up their race packets. Here you will receive your bib number and other essential items for race day.
This year our Health & Fitness Expo will host over 60 vendors including the latest in running shoes and apparel, nutritional information, fitness trends, and much more. Additionally, runners and spectators will find great bargains on running and fitness gear, free sampling, and information from professionals on equipment and nutrition.
The Health & Fitness Expo is FREE and open to the public.
ALL Health & Fitness Expo visitors are encouraged to take the Metro (WMATA). The closest WMATA Station is Stadium-Armory (Metro Station 69) on the Orange and Blue lines.
Runner Information
You MUST pick up your race packet at the Health & Fitness Expo on Friday, March 19th between 11:00AM - 8:00PM EST, located at the D.C. Armory.
You must present a government issued identification (driver's license, passport, military ID, etc.) when picking up your race packet. If you cannot make it to the expo, you can have a proxy pick up your packet, as long as they have a signed photocopy of your government issued identification.
If available, late registrations will be on-site at the Health & Fitness Expo for the Full-Marathon only. Potential participants will be able to register from 11:00AM - 8:00PM EST. This will be the last opportunity to register for the 2010 event.



