Exhibitor Information
2024 Abbott Health & Fitness Expo exhibitor information
Below is all the information you need to prepare for your exhibit at the 2024 Abbott Health & Fitness Expo. As a registered vendor, you will need this information to coordinate your booth set-up with McCormick Place and Freeman Decorating, including carpeting, phone services, internet lines, signage and electrical, among other on-site necessities.
McCormick Place security and first aid: 312.791.6060
Expo director: Paul Brackey
Email: paul.brackey@cemevent.com
Discounted parking at the Health & Fitness Expo
Discounted parking is available to all Abbott Health & Fitness Expo attendees parking in Lot C only on October 10-12 (Thursday through Saturday). Please note that Parking Lot A will not be available at the discounted rate for any days in 2024.
View the McCormick Map and get driving directions to the parking lots.
Expo hours – Open to the public
Thursday, October 10, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, October 11, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Exhibitor move-in hours – Loading dock
Wednesday, October 9, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Important links
- 2024 Freeman Quick Facts
- 2024 Freeman Online
- McCormick Place Utilities – Internet, phone, networking
- Food Sampling Authorization form. OVG Hospitality is the catering company for McCormick Place and manages any food and beverage sampling. Fill out and return the form to OVG Hospitality. Information on the form is included for cold storage and sampling size guidelines.
Exhibitor credentials registration
Please follow the below steps to receive exhibitor credentials:
- Please register for exhibitor credentials by clicking the button below.
- The email address used when registering must be unique to each entry or it will be ignored by the system. You cannot register multiple people under the same email address.
- Bring confirmation email and photo ID to exhibitor check-in at the entrance of the Expo Hall (Lakeside Building, Hall D) to receive a credential.
- Ensure that ALL staff members working at exhibiting booths are registered. Those who are not registered will not receive a credential that gives access to the expo hall.
- Please add the following email address to your address book to ensure receipt of confirmation email: “2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon – Exhibitor confirmation” from Sender: Bank of America Chicago Marathon emos@cemevent.com
Expo Credential Distribution dates and times:
- Tuesday, October 8: (only booths 20×20 and larger) 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the main Expo entrance
- Wednesday, October 9: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the main Expo entrance
- Thursday, October 10: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the main Expo entrance
- Friday, October 11: 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. at the main Expo entrance
- Saturday, October 12: 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. at the main Expo entrance
*Note: Only exhibitors accessing the Expo Hall outside of hall hours must register for a credential. When picking up your credential you will be required to show a photo ID. There will be no access to the exhibitor hall without one. Exhibitors who are only working during hall hours are not required to have a credential as the Expo is open to the public during that time.
2024 Live Expo floor plan
https://shows.eventhub-floorplan.net/chimarathon2024
Administrative forms
Bank of America Chicago Marathon W-9 (.pdf)
Certificate of Insurance Requirements
All Exhibitors are required to submit a Certificate of Insurance via email to insurance@cemevent.com by Friday, September 27, 2024. Please review our requirements in the following link: chicagomarathon.com/coi
Exhibitors that need to purchase race weekend coverage to meet our requirements can do so through our insurance broker, Associated Agencies, via the following link: chicagomarathon.com/insurance.
Automobile and Small Utility Vehicle Program (ASUV)
McCormick Place allows exhibitors to unload and load small privately-owned vehicles without hiring labor at designated areas in the building. Show management will determine the hours of operation for each event. We encourage exhibitors to participate in the ASUV program using one of the options listed on our website. Please visit mccormickplace.com/exhibitors/asuv for complete details.
Move-in
Tuesday, October 8, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (20×20 booths and larger)
Wednesday, October 9, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Move out
Saturday, October 12, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sustainability guidelines
View the event and McCormick Place sustainability initiatives and guidelines to see how you can help make the Health & Fitness Expo more sustainable.
Sustainability tips for exhibitors (.pdf)
