FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Registration opens for 22nd Little Rock Marathon Expo
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (November 10, 2023) - Registration is now open for the
2024 Little Rock Marathon Health and Fitness Expo, presented by the Hatcher
Agency. The two day event features vendors and exhibitors showcasing
products and services geared toward runners, walkers and health-minded
consumers.
The Expo will take place March 1 - March 2 in Little Rock's Statehouse
Convention Center and is free to the public. Late registration for races
will also be available, depending on availability.
According to Executive Director Geneva Lamm, the Expo is a key component of
the marathon weekend's activities. The event serves as a headquarters for
athletes, volunteers and spectators. "We're excited to open registration
for the 2024 Health and Fitness Expo," Lamm said. "Since the Expo is open
to the public, vendors are able to capture a wider audience and promote
their brands beyond than just our Athletes," she said.
Exhibitors already registered for the event include Flyway Brewing, Loreal
USA, Rock City Running, Baptist Health Weight & Nutrition Center, and
Arkansas Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Marathon organizers are seeing higher early registration numbers for the
race, which Lamm said she hopes will translate to a larger showing at the
Expo as well. The Expo features exhibitors showcasing a wide array of
products and services geared toward runners, walkers and health-minded
consumers, as well as the latest advancements in distance running and
walking, fitness and nutrition.
EXPO LOCATION:
Statehouse Convention Center
Main & Markham Streets
Little Rock, AR 72201
EXPO HOURS:
Friday, March 1, 2024 | 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday, March 2, 2024 | 9 am - 5 pm
The 22nd annual Little Rock Marathon Race Weekend will be
March 2 - March 3, 2024.
For more information about the Expo, visit www.littlerockmarathon.com/expo
About Little Rock Marathon
The mission of the Little Rock Marathon is to provide a premier event open
to athletes of all abilities, while promoting a healthy lifestyle through
running and walking and raising money for Little Rock Parks & Recreation.
Since inception in 2003, more than $1.6 million has been donated to Little
Rock Parks & Recreation. Little Rock Marathon Race Weekend is held the
first weekend in March each year and includes a marathon, half marathon,
10K, 5K run/walk, a children's mile and a free two-day health and fitness
expo. With an estimated $6 million in local spending annually, more than
200,000 individuals have participated in a Little Rock Marathon race,
event, or free training program. This has been achieved through
school-based programs, community outreach, partnerships with
running/walking groups across the country and passionate grassroots
promotion.
About Little Rock Parks & Recreation
Little Rock Parks and Recreation oversees 62 developed parks and twelve
undeveloped parks totaling over 6,100 acres. In addition, the Little Rock
Parks & Recreation offers a wide-range of youth and adult recreational and
sports leagues, after-school and summer playground programs for children
ages 6-15, outdoor recreation, therapeutic recreation and programs for
seniors. Funds raised will continue to support parks and recreational
programs for all ages. For more information about Little Rock Parks &
Recreation please visit www.littlerock.gov/residents/parks-and-recreation.
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