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Multisport & Fitness Expo

Dates: Friday, August 23 – Saturday, August 24, 2019
Location: Hilton Chicago | 720 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL

The 2018 Chicago Triathlon Multisport & Fitness Expo is held in association with the Chicago Triathlon, SuperSprint Triathlon and the Life Time Kids Tri Chicago. Recognized as the top show in the sport, the Multisport & Fitness Expo offers nearly 100 exhibitors and is free and open to the public.

The Expo is also site of mandatory athlete briefings and packet pick-up for all Chicago Triathlon registrants. The Expo, Athlete Briefings, Packet Pick-Up and Body Marking all take place at the host hotel: Hilton Chicago.

The Expo is open on Friday, August 23 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, August 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Expo is held in the Northeast, Northwest and Southwest halls in the lower level of the hotel.

MANDATORY ATHLETE BRIEFINGS

All Sprint, International and Triple Challenge athlete must attend an Athlete Briefing before receiving their packet. Athlete Briefings are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, with rooms subject to availability.

This full schedule of 2018 Athlete Briefings is posted below (2019 TBD), including special pre-weekend sessions at preferred partner locations. Participants will receive a handstamp (or wristband) upon completing the session, allowing them to proceed to the Packet Pick-Up area at the Expo.

 

Monday, August 20
Urban Tri Gear | 804 E. Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL
7:00 p.m. — Open to the General Public

Tuesday, August 21  Cancelled
Open Water Swim Clinic | 550 E. Ohio St, Chicago, IL
8:00 p.m. — Private session: Registered Clinic Participants

Wednesday, August 22
Live Grit | 1010 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL
6:30 p.m. — Open to the General Public 

Friday, August 24
Multisport and Fitness Expo | Packet Pick-Up
Hilton Chicago | 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

ROOM A (Lower Level) ROOM B (Lower Level) BOULEVARD (2nd Floor)
1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. (SuperSprint/Kids Tri)
2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. (First Time Triathletes)
3:00 p.m. *sign language avail 3:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. (SuperSprint/Kids Tri)
4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.  7:00 p.m. (First Time Triathletes)
5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 25
Multisport and Fitness Expo | Packet Pick-Up
Hilton Chicago | 720 South Michigan Ave, Chicago IL
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

ROOM A ROOM B BOULEVARD
9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. (First Time Triathletes)
10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. (First Time Triathletes)
11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. *sign language avail 1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: The Boulevard Room is located on the 2nd floor, near the Michigan Avenue entrance.

*SuperSprint & Kids Tri athlete briefings are optional. Abbreviated versions will be held onsite at each swim start.

Packet Pick-Up

All registrants in the Chicago Triathlon must attend the Multisport & Fitness Expo to pick up their registration packets at the Hilton Chicago on Friday or Saturday of race weekend. This includes all relay members. There will be no race-day packet pick-up. No exceptions!

All athletes are required to pick up their registration packets in person at the Hilton Chicago. Please allow up to 90 minutes to pick up your registration materials, event shirt and race bag (60 minutes if you have already attended one of the mandatory Athlete Briefings) and to get body marked. Please keep in mind that the busiest times at race packet pickup are between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday and between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Note: SuperSprint and Life Time Kids Tri Chicago participants have the option to pick up their packets on Friday at the Multisport & Fitness Expo or on race day (see the race-day schedule on each event page for times). It is highly recommended that participants pick up their packet at the Expo to avoid long wait times on race morning.

BIKE RACKING (Sunday participants)

The Chicago Triathlon now offers the option to rack your bike in Transition on the Saturday prior to race day, between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Only bikes with athlete numbers affixed may be racked. No bags may be dropped overnight. Around the clock security will be provided.

Additionally, athletes that choose to bring their bikes to the Expo can take advantage of free bike valet while they are attending Athlete Briefings and Packet Pick-Up. Bikes will not be transported from the Hilton to Transition. Athletes must retrieve their own bike from the valet and rack in Transition.

Expo Checklist

All participants must present a current, government-issued Photo ID in order to retrieve their race packet. Athletes must also know their bib number, which will have been emailed prior to the Expo. Bib look-up stations will be available for those who need.

EXHIBITOR INFO

Recognized as the top show in triathlon, this two-day Expo attracts over 18,000 visitors. Exhibitors can display, sample, and sell products/services, distribute collateral and premiums, host an activity, and more.

Hilton Chicago
720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL (Northwest & Southwest Halls)
Friday, August 23: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 24: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

MOVE-IN:
Thursday, August 22: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday, August 23: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

MOVE-OUT:
Saturday, August 24: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

For more information, including securing Expo space and additional promotional opportunities, please contact our sponsorship team.