Exhibitor Information
2026 Abbott Health & Fitness Expo exhibitor information
- EXPO HOURS AND KEY DATES
EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN – LOADING DOCK
Tuesday, Oct. 6: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (20×20 booths and larger only)
Wednesday, Oct. 7: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.EXPO HOURS – OPEN TO PUBLIC
Thursday, Oct. 8: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT
Saturday, Oct. 10: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
PARKING
Parking will be available to all Abbott Health & Fitness Expo attendees at McCormick Place Parking Lots A and C for a reduced rate of $13 (Thursday, October 8 – Saturday, October 10) only.
To receive the discounted rate, pick up a parking validation card with a QR code from volunteers located near the exit of the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo. When paying for parking at the exit kiosk, scan your parking ticket first, then scan the QR code on the validation card to reduce the parking fee from $27 to $13 before completing your payment.
Please note, parking is available throughout the McCormick Place campus for $27. Parking Lots A and C are the only parking lots eligible for the reduced $13 parking rate (Thursday, October 8 – Saturday, October 10).
Visit Abbott Health & Fitness Expo Parking for driving directions to McCormick Place Parking Lots A and C.
View the McCormick Map and get driving directions to the parking lots.
- BOOTH SETUP & FREEMAN SERVICES
As a registered exhibitor, you will coordinate your booth setup with McCormick Place and Freeman Decorating. Use the links below to access services including material handling, signage, electrical, internet, and phone.
Our event follows IAEE rules and regulations. Please review and make sure you are in compliance. IAEE Guidelines for Display Rules and Regulations
FREEMAN
McCORMICK PLACE UTILITIES
Internet, phone & networking services – Scroll down to find our event
ASUV PROGRAM (SMALL VEHICLE UNLOADING)
McCormick Place allows exhibitors to unload small privately-owned vehicles without hiring labor at designated areas. Show management determines hours of operation. We encourage exhibitors to participate in the ASUV program using one of the options listed on our website.
- Move-In:
- Tuesday, October 6 — 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (20×20 and larger)
- Wednesday, October 7 — 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Move-Out:
- Saturday, October 10 — 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Please visit mccormickplace.com/exhibitors/asuv for complete details.
FOOD & BEVERAGE SAMPLING
OVG Hospitality manages all food and beverage sampling at McCormick Place. Complete and return the form below. Information on cold storage and sampling size guidelines is included in the form.
- Move-In:
- EXHIBITOR CREDENTIAL REGISTRATION
Please follow the below steps to receive exhibitor credentials:
- Register using the link below. Each staff member must use a unique email address.
- Add eventstaff@cemevent.com to your address book to ensure you receive your confirmation email (subject: 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon – Exhibitor confirmation, sender: 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon).
- Bring your confirmation email and a photo ID to exhibitor check-in at the main Expo entrance (North Building) to receive a credential.
- Ensure ALL booth staff are registered. Those who are not registered will not receive a credential and will not have access to the Expo Hall.
Register for Exhibitor Credential
EXHIBITOR CHECK-IN HOURS
- Tuesday, October 6: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the main Expo entrance [20×20 and larger only]
- Wednesday, October 7: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the main Expo entrance
- Thursday, October 8: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the main Expo entrance
- Friday, October 9: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the main Expo entrance
- Saturday, October 10: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the main Expo entrance
Note: Credentials are only required for exhibitors who need access to the Expo Hall outside of public hall hours. Exhibitors working only during hall hours do not need a credential, as the Expo is open to the public during that time. Photo ID is required at pickup
- EXPO FLOOR PLAN
View the 2026 Abbott Health & Fitness Expo interactive floor plan.
- ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS & REQUIREMENTS
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE (COI)
All Exhibitors are required to submit a Certificate of Insurance via email to insurance@cemevent.com by Friday, September 25, 2026. Please review our requirements in the following link: chicagomarathon.com/coi
RACE WEEKEND INSURANCE COVERAGE
Exhibitors that need to purchase race weekend insurance coverage to meet our requirements should contact insurance@cemevent.com
W-9 FORM
Download Bank of America Chicago Marathon W-9 (.pdf)
FOOD SAMPLING AUTHORIZATION
Required for any exhibitor sampling food or beverage. Submit directly to OVG Hospitality (instructions on the form).
- SUSTAINABILITY
We are committed to making the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo as sustainable as possible. Review McCormick Place’s sustainability guidelines and see how your booth can help reduce our collective footprint.
- CONTACT INFORMATION
EXPO DIRECTOR
Paul Brackey
paul.brackey@cemevent.comSENIOR COORDINATOR
Fernanda Rodriguez
fernanda.rodriguez@cemevent.comMcCORMICK PLACE SECURITY & FIRST AID
312.791.6060
