New Orleans: Health & Fitness Expo
Health & Fitness Expo
For two days, over 60 exhibitors will offer free samples, showcase the latest in running gear, sports apparel, health & nutritional information and much more. Pick up some last-minute race essentials before race day and be sure to visit the Brooks Official Merchandise Store. All runners must visit the expo to pick up their race number, swag bag and t-shirt.
- Dates: Friday, March 2 and Saturday March, 3
- Location: New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Halls GH
- Expo Hours: Friday : 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm; Saturday : 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Free Admission: Open to the public
- For parking and directions information, please visit the Convention Center’s website.
- Clinic Schedule -The Stage will play hose to some of running’s biggest name. Plan your expo visit around these exciting clinics!
FRIDAY GUEST SPEAKERS
Expo Hours: Friday, 12pm – 7pm | Saturday, 9am – 5pm
1pm THE PENGUIN PLAN
Inspiration from Competitor Magazine columnist and best-selling author John “the Penguin” Bingham
2pm FRANK SHORTER
One on one with running legend and gold medalist Olympian Frank Shorter
3pm ROD DIXON
One on one from New Zealand Olympian and NYC Marathon winner Rod Dixon
4pm LOUISIANA LEGENDS
Learn about Louisiana’s past and present running culture, from your local Louisiana legends
5pm ROCK THE GLOBE WITH ANN WESSLING
Meet Ann, the globe-trotting travel chick, and discover why Lisbon should be your next destination. A free trip for two to Rock ‘n’ Roll Portugal will be given out at this worldly Clinic (must be present to win)
6pm LIVING OUTSIDE THE LINES
Join New Orleans Regional Transit Authority for a look at running safely with public transportation
SATURDAY GUEST SPEAKERS
Expo Hours: Saturday, 9am – 5pm
10am FRANK SHORTER
One on one with running legend and gold medalist Olympian Frank Shorter
11am THE PENGUIN PLAN
Inspiration from Competitor Magazine columnist and best-selling author John “the Penguin” Bingham
12pm LOUISIANA LEGENDS
Learn about Louisiana’s past and present running culture, from your local Louisiana legends
1pm SPORTS MEDICINE PANEL OF EXPERTS
Join Medical Director P.Z. Pearce, M.D. and his local team of experts to learn about the most common running injuries and how to prevent them. Doctors will be available to answer questions to get you ready to rock your run
2pm ROCK THE GLOBE WITH ANN WESSLING
Meet Ann, the globe-trotting travel chick, and discover why Lisbon should be your next destination. A free trip for two to Rock ‘n’ Roll Portugal will be given out at this worldly Clinic (must be present to win)
3pm PANEL OF EXPERTS
Learn how to prepare yourself for race day from running legends Frank Shorter and Rod Dixon
4pm LIVING OUTSIDE THE LINES
Join New Orleans Regional Transit Authority for a look at running safely with public transportation
SCHEDULE OF RACES
- Race Date: Spring 2013
- Marathon - Time TBD
- Half Marathon - Time TBD
- 2-Person Relay - Time TBD
* The Marathon and 1/2 Marathon Wheelchair start times are for racing wheelchairs ONLY. Participants racing in everyday wheelchairs will start at the regular start times and be assigned corrals based on their projected finish times. NO hand-cycles will be allowed.
COURSE PROFILE
- Complete Course Info
- Course Map
- Elevation Chart
- Course Description
- Complete Course Info
First-timer or Boston-bound, the marathon and half marathon courses are flat, fast and fun. Live bands, cheer squads and themed water stations add inspiration to every mile.
HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO
- Expo Date/Time TBD
- Location: New Orleans Morial Convention Center
- Times: TBD
- Participant Information
- Exhibitor Information
WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
- ING KiDS ROCK New Orleans
- Date TBD

