The Hartford Marathon Expo took place at the XL Center in Hartford. I went to the race expo on Thursday night at 5:00 PM before going to the Girls Night Out event at the Hartford Club.  It was not crowded at all.  When you entered the expo area you were greeted by a display of all of the Hartford Marathon Foundation medals and a wall to sign your name to your favorite runHMF event.

You were also given a special card to carry around to the vendors and have them stamp each time you visit a booth. After you collect six stamps you can give your card to the Transitions glasses booth for a chance to win a free pair of Transitions glasses.

 I found my friend Kimberlee and her husband Tom there. We hung out and walked the expo for about 30 minutes.

It was smaller than other race expos I had attended. But, they did have a good variety of vendors. I purchased a light reflecting vest from one of the vendors along with a new product called Chafe-X. 
 I samples some chocolate and vanilla milk from Organic Fuel and some granola from Main Street Bakery.

Once again the Hartford Marathkn Foundation did a great job of putting together a great event. The expo was efficient. I picked up my bib and my friend Diana’s bib with no issues, the shirt and gear bag pickup was easy and the expo had an excellent variety of vendors.

I will make it a point to spend time at the expo again next year as well.