Exhibitor Information

Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon Health & Fitness Expo

  • Expo Attendance: Over 45,000 visitors and 80 Exhibitors.
  • State-of-the-Art Convention Center located adjacent to the start line of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and minutes away from the pounding surf and white sandy beaches.
  • Interact with thousands of active runners, music fans, and sports and fitness enthusiasts.
  • Place your product directly in the hands of 20,000 half-marathon participants. All runners must come to the Expo for Race Number Pick Up.

Dates and Hours:

Exhibitor Set Up:

  • Thursday, September 2: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Friday, September 3: 8:00 am – 11:30 am

Expo Open to the Public:

  • Friday, September 3: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Saturday, September 4: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Exhibitor Move Out:

  • Saturday, September 4: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Location:

The Virginia Beach Convention Center – Halls A, B & C
1000 19th St., Virginia Beach, VA [ map ]
Free Admission – Open to the public

For More Information about the Expo, contact:

Sales Inquiries:

Geoff Barnett – Expo Sales Manager

E-Mail: gbarnett@competitorgroup.com
Phone: 858-768-6744

Exhibitor Inquiries:

Lauren Pisco – Expo Director

E-Mail: lpisco@competitorgroup.com
Phone: 858-450-6510

2010 Demographics:

  • 45,000 Expo Visitors and over 80 Exhibitors
  • 20,000 Half Marathon Participants
  • 58% Female, 42% Male
  • 60% ranged from 25 – 44 years of age
  • 58% reported earning $70,000 or more and 37% reported $100,000 or more
  • 34% were first time Half Marathon participants

Booth sizes/prices: (floor plan)

  • 10×10 – $1,900
  • 10×10 corner – $2,300
  • 10×20 – $3,800
  • 10×20 corner – $4,200
  • 20×20 – $7,500
  • 20×30 – $9,900
  • 20×40 – $12,000

Price Includes:

  • (1) 6’ Draped Table and (2) chairs
  • (1) 7”x44” Company Sign
  • (1) Wastebasket
  • Booth Carpeting & 24-Hour Security

Options Available for Additional Fees:

  • Electricity
  • Carpet
  • Telephone and Internet Access
  • Alternate Booth Furnishings
  • Wastebasket and trash removal service

Freight: The Virginia Beach Convention Center does NOT require the use of union-labor. However, professional freight handlers and decorators will be available for hire through our expo service company.