Health and Fitness Expo
Packet Pickup/Health & Fitness Expo
To kick off the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, the Health & Fitness Expo takes over downtown Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center for two days during race weekend.
With vendors showcasing the newest running apparel, shoes and accessories, distributing product samples, and offering tips on health and fitness, the Expo is a valuable event for all athletes, whether seasoned and serious or just starting out.
Join Us!
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2026 Location and Hours
Pennsylvania Convention Center – Hall F
12th and Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Friday, November 20 - Noon to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 21 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bring your ID!
Bring your government-issued photo ID. If your registered name is different from your ID, bring your government-issued ID AND the first page of your confirmation email sent on November 17 (a copy on your phone is sufficient).
If a representative is picking up your race materials, provide them with your confirmation email, your government-issued photo ID (a copy of both on their phone is sufficient). They will need to show their government-issued photo ID as well.
Can’t find your confirmation email? Log in to www.raceroster.com/signin and click on the CONFIRMATION NUMBER for your event.
Community Shoe Recycling
Shoe collection bins will be located at the entrance to the expo and at the Students Run Philly Style booth. Your new or gently used shoes will be distributed to communities in need both here in the USA and throughout the world.
In addition, a donation will be made to Stand Up 2 Cancer and Students Run Philly Style for each bin of shoes collected. Thanks for your support.
Speaker Series
Friday, November 21
(12:30–1:30 PM) Speaker Series - Upfront and Personal with Jared, Dakotah & Lauren
Speakers: Jared Ward, Dakotah Popehn & Lauren Fleshman (Olympians and Professional Elite Marathoners)
Moderator: Bart Yasso
Location: Right Front (Hall F)
(1:45–2:45 PM) Meet & Greet
Jared Ward, Dakotah Popehn & Lauren Fleshman (Olympians and Professional Elite Marathoners)
Location: Concourse Area (Hall F)
(2:15–3:00 PM) Speaker Series - Course Preview with the Race Director: Get the inside scoop on all the Philly Marathon Weekend races!
Speakers:
Mark Sullivan (Philadelphia Marathon Legacy Runner & Owner of iRuniCoach)
Kathleen Titus (Race Director and Running USA Board President)
Location: Right Front (Hall F)
(3:15–4:00 PM) Speaker Series - Marathon Running Over the Years
Speakers:
Bart Yasso (Marathoner, Author, Past Editor – Runner’s World)
Location: Right Front (Hall F)
(4:15–4:45 PM) Meet & Greet
Bart Yasso (Marathoner, Author, Past Editor – Runner’s World)
Location: Concourse Area (Hall F)
(4:15–5:00 PM) Speaker Series - If I Can: Making the most of what you have, instead of worrying about what you don’t have
Speaker: Chris Koch, Farmer (Adaptive Athlete, Traveler, Motivational Speaker)
Location: Right Front (Hall F)
(5:15–6:15 PM) Speaker Series - Upfront and Personal with Jared, Dakotah & Lauren
Speakers:
Jared Ward, Dakotah Popehn & Lauren Fleshman (Olympians and Professional Elite Marathoners)
Moderator: Bart Yasso
Location: Right Front (Hall F)
(6:30–7:30 PM) Meet & Greet
Jared Ward, Dakotah Popehn & Lauren Fleshman (Olympians and Professional Elite Marathoners)
Location: Concourse Area (Hall F)
(6:30–7:15 PM) Speaker Series - Radical Joy: Becoming Myself, Building Community, and Finding Freedom in the Miles
Speaker: Latoya Shauntay Snell (Athlete, Writer & Founder of Running Fat Chef®)
Location: Right Front (Hall F)
(7:30–8:15 PM) Speaker Series - The Course: What You Need to Know
Speaker: Mark Sullivan (Philadelphia Marathon Legacy Runner & Owner of iRuniCoach)
Location: Right Front (Hall F)
Saturday, November 22
(10:00–10:45 AM) Speaker Series - Marathon Running Over the Years
Speakers:
Bart Yasso (Marathoner, Author, Past Editor – Runner’s World)
Location: Right Front (Hall F)
(11:00–11:45 AM) Speaker Series - Running in Philly: With 2024 Champion, Katie Florio & Liberty Track Club
Speakers: Katie Florio & Liberty Track Club (2024 Champion & Philadelphia-Based Elite Running Club)
Moderator: Bart Yasso
Location: Right Front (Hall F)
(12:00–12:45 PM) Speaker Series - The Course: What You Need to Know
Speaker: Mark Sullivan (Philadelphia Marathon Legacy Runner & Owner of iRuniCoach)
Location: Right Front (Hall F)
(12:00–1:00 PM) Kids Zone Activation - Champions In Training: Enjoy a shakeout and Q&A session with the Pros — maybe even race them!
Jared Ward, Dakotah Popehn & Lauren Fleshman (Olympians and Professional Elite Marathoners)
Location: Eakins Oval
(1:15–2:00 PM) Speaker Series - If I Can: Making the most of what you have, instead of worrying about what you don’t have
Speaker: Chris Koch (Farmer, Adaptive Athlete, Traveler, Motivational Speaker)
Location: Right Front (Hall F)
(2:15–3:00 PM) Speaker Series - Upfront and Personal with Jared, Dakotah & Lauren
Speakers: Jared Ward, Dakotah Popehn & Lauren Fleshman (Olympians and Professional Elite Marathoners)
Moderator: Bart Yasso
Location: Right Front (Hall F)
(3:15–4:00 PM) Meet & Greet
Jared Ward, Dakotah Popehn & Lauren Fleshman (Olympians and Professional Elite Marathoners)
Location: Concourse Area (Hall F)
(3:30–4:30 PM) Speaker Series - Getting from Start to Finish: From the Front to the Back of the Pack
Speakers:
Mark Sullivan (Philadelphia Marathon Legacy Runner & Owner of iRuniCoach)
Latoya Shauntay Snell, Athlete, Writer & Founder of Running Fat Chef®
Location: Right Front (Hall F)
Expo Map
Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend’s active running community offers valuable opportunities to engage with thousands of health and fitness enthusiasts. Join us as a sponsor or exhibitor.
Our agency will work with you to develop a customized marketing plan that will reach thousands of spectators, fans and athletes. Your brand can also become connected with the highly engaged social networks of the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend.
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