Race Participant

ACTIVE ENDEAVORS

Health and Fitness Expo Saturday, September 22, 2012

Expo Location

1201 River Drive, Moline IL 61265

THE Quad Cities Marathon weekend excitement all starts with the race's ACTIVE ENDEAVORS Health and Fitness Expo "kick-off party" held September 22, 2012. The Expo brings together athletes, family members, sports enthusiasts, and guests of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels, making it the perfect showcase for your fitness-related product or service. The Expo is free and open to the public. In conjunction, free seminars on a number of topics relating to running/walking, health, beauty and fitness, and the course overview will be offered. All Race participants are required to pickup their packets and race numbers at the Expo; we anticipate over 5,500 participants and more than 10,000+ expo attendees based on last year's participation. The Expo will culminate with a Pasta Party, presented by Noodles & Company on Saturday evening.

Again this year, the event returns to the largest event arena in the Quad Cities Area. Opened in May 1993 as (The Mark of the Quad Cities), now the renamed i wireless Center will host over 40 exhibitors featuring free samples, the latest in running gear, sports apparel, health & nutritional information and much more. Swing by our Official Merchandise Store and check out the wide selection of stylish apparel and souvenirs.

The i wireless Center is right on the Mississippi River adjacent to the Radisson Inn, the John Deere Pavilion, and within walking distance of Downtown Moline, making it an attractive family destination for both local and out-of-state race participants.

Directions to Downtown Moline

From Iowa

Take Interstate 74 East (to Peoria)
Cross the bridge into Illinois
Take the second Illinois exit (7th Ave.)
Take right on 7th Ave. at the stop light.
Follow 7th Ave. to 12th St.
Take a right on 12th Street and follow to River Drive.

From Illinois

Follow Interstate 74 West
Take the last Illinois Exit (7th Ave.)
Take a left on 7th Ave. at the stop light.
Take a right on 12th Street and follow to River Drive.

» Get Directions from Google Maps
» Get Directions from MapQuest

Runner Packet Pickup at the ACTIVE ENDEAVORS Health and Fitness Expo

The Expo is the official Race Packet Pick-Up Headquarters. All participants must attend the Health and Fitness Expo on Saturday September 22, 2012 to pick up their race number bib, timing chip, Technical T-shirt and Goodie bag.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS:

Packet Pick-up will not be available on Race Day.

Please be sure to make appropriate arrangements ahead of time.

Dates and Hours

EXPO OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Free Admission
Saturday, September 22 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

NOODLES & COMPANY PASTA PARTY: $10.00 at the door one time (or $15 all you can eat)
Saturday, September 22 5:00 pm - 7:00pm

i wireless Center downtown Moline, IL. The Pasta Party is an excellent opportunity to load up on carbs and mingle with runners and elites from around the world.
Features Keynote speaker - Olympian Frank Shorter

Finish Line Festival

Sunday, September 23 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

PARKING/TRANSPORTATION
PARKING - West parking lot of i wireless Center

WALKING/BIKING - i wireless Center is situated on the Mississippi river path and within walking distance from the Radisson Inn. Click here for image

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Take the MetroLink to the i wireless Center

DROP OFF/PICK UP - i wireless Center Click here for image

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS - Click here for Hotel Accommodations

Course Tours

A free bus tour provided by MetroLink of the marathon course will be held on Saturday September 22th at 11:30am. The bus will depart from i wireless Center drop-off lane by the main entrance (1201 River Drive Moline, IL). There will be a tour guide to answer any questions regarding the course. There will be no getting off the bus during the tour.

The tour will be allowed on the Arsenal Island. Due to government security regulations, no foreign nationals will be allowed on Arsenal Island and no picture taking when on Arsenal Island. Anyone 16 or over must have a valid photo ID.

The scenic USATF marathon course takes you across the bridges and along the mighty Mississippi river. This course is a Boston Marathon qualifier. We hope you enjoy the scenic and fast course.

Speaker and Clinic Schedule

TBD - Stay posted for updates

2011 Event Demographics

10,000+ Expo Visitors and over 40 exhibitors
Participants from 32 states and 8 countries
56% Women, 44% Men
72% ranged from 20-49 years of age
60% reported earning $60,000 or more
38% Half Marathon
21% 5K
18% Marathon
16% 5-Person Marathon Relay
4% Kids MicroMarathon
2% 1-mile Walk

If you have any questions please check the FAQ section first, and if you can't find your answer there please feel free to email us at information@qcmarathon.org I look forward to seeing you all back again.

Sincerely,

Bruce Acton
Expo Director - The Quad Cities Marathon
expodirector@qcmarathon.org