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:

1. Please register for exhibitor credentials by clicking the button below.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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)