Marathon Expo Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT: Donald Kern Race DirectorPhone 616 293 3145 cooladventures@aol.com
or
Alan Headbloom Media RelationsPhone 616 892 3400mailto:alan@headbloom.com

Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon Expo Offers a Little Bit of Everything
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 23 October 2007.

Runners and casual visitors to the 2007 Grand Rapids Marathon Expo will have lots to browse this Saturday, October 27. Hosted by the David D. Hunting YMCA, the Marathon Expo will offer booths with everything from running gear to wine to information on fitness and local charities.

After picking up their race numbers and goody bags, registered runners will be able to sign up for pace teams, purchase shoes and race apparel, and chat with fellow runners. In addition to the various items for sale, expo visitors will be able to pick up information and sundry give-aways from the merchants and sponsors.

The Expo is open from 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM the day before the race. Runners, friends, and family members will be able to check out the following booths.

Grand Rapids Marathon: Packet pick-up, Pace Team sign-up and information

Vendors and Sponsors: ARBONNE International, ASI Photo, Brooks Shoes, Finish Line Wine, Gazelle Sports, Jamark SportWax, Metro Health, Michigan Sports & Fitness, Running Circles, RW Baird, Saturn Cars, West Michigan Sports Commission, 50 States Marathon Club

Charity Organizations: Alternatives in Motion, Girls on the Run, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Metro Health Hospital Foundation, Salvation Army, United Cerebral Palsy

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