Expo dates/times:
Friday, April 12, 2013; 11am – 7pm
Saturday, April 13, 2013; 10am – 5pm
Location:
Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th St, NYC
Estimated attendance:
12,000+ runners, friends, family and members of the general public; Expo admission is free.
EXHIBITOR BOOTH/TABLE DISPLAY OPPORTUNITIES
Standard booth package: A standard size booth is 10' x 10' and includes one (1) draped high-back wall, one (1) 6' skirted table, two (2) side chairs, one (1) wastebasket and one (1) ID sign. If you are interested in a larger size booth, please indicate that on your application form.
Table display: In lieu of a booth, a table display is available and includes one (1) 6' skirted table, two (2) side chairs, one (1) wastebasket and one (1) ID sign.
Exhibit description: All exhibitors must provide a detailed description and photos of their booth setup, planned activities, display items and/or merchandise for sale along with their application form. Photos may be submitted via email or fax.
Booth/table locations: Booths and table displays will be available on the first and second floors of the Expo on a first-come, first-served basis; please indicate your preferred floor selection on your application form. Exact booth/table locations will be assigned based on the date of application and payment received. To secure the best space possible, be sure to submit your application and payment early.
EXHIBITOR LOGISTICS
Set-up: Thursday, April 11 from 2pm – 6pm.
Teardown: All display materials must be disassembled and ready to ship out by 8pm on Saturday, April 13.
Booth capabilities/equipment: Electricity, phone, internet access, carpet, A/V, etc. are not included in your standard booth or table display package and will need to be purchased separately. An electronic exhibitor kit, including ordering procedures and forms, will be distributed in February 2013 to assist you in this process.
Shipping/drayage: Please note that additional materials handling fees will apply when using union labor to unload your items into the exhibit hall. Be sure to read through your exhibitor kit in its entirety to understand any possible additional fees that might be incurred for your booth set up.
Certificate of Insurance Liability: All exhibitors will be required to submit a COI by no later than Monday, April 1, 2013 to morefitnesshalf@meredith.com. Meredith Corporation, 805 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022 should be named as the Certificate Holder on the form.
Staffing: All exhibitors should be prepared to set up, tear down and manage their own booth activities during the course of the Expo.
Food & beverage: No food or beverages may be sold or distributed without the prior approval from the expo organizers.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The majority of correspondence regarding your booth will be sent by email. Please add morefitnesshalf@meredith.com to your address book to ensure delivery. If there is a change in your primary contact, please notify us as soon as possible. If you have not received correspondence within one month of the Expo, contact us immediately to determine the status of your application. If you have any questions, please write morefitnesshalf@meredith.com with your specific inquiry.