Hartford Marathon Expo
These were the medals I would be receiving after running the Hartford Half Marathon on Saturday, October 10. It includes the Hartford Half Marathon medal and the Triple Challenge medal.
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.