Before runners hit the streets for Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend, the festivities start at the Health & Fitness Expo at Saint Paul RiverCentre!

As part of the official kickoff to Marathon Weekend, the Expo unites participants, partners, and the Twin Cities community with official race merchandise, interactive exhibits, and activities designed to build pre-race excitement.

Participants can pick up their bibs and race materials while exploring experiences from Twin Cities In Motion partners and organizations from across the community. Admission is free.

Interactive elements you can experience at the Expo include:

• Shop for official Marathon Weekend gear at the Twin Cities In Motion merchandise store with ASICS.

• Pose with Medtronic’s larger-than-life medal for a race-weekend photo.

• Connect with race pacers and get ready for race day.

• Explore the science of movement with the Science Museum of Minnesota’s traveling Sportsology exhibit.

• Find your name on the Marathon Buick Enclave, featuring Marathon participants.

• Capture your race-weekend moment at the Twin Cities In Motion photo stops celebrating the 5K/10K, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, and Marathon.

• Sample LARABAR with General Mills before hitting the course.

• Find your perfect pillow with Lagoon and learn more about the role of sleep and recovery.

• Customize a belt bag with a patch at Storm Creek Apparel.

• Meet Twin Cities In Motion’s Motion Center community partners, including Brave Like Gabe, Mile in My Shoes, and Girls on the Run.

• Get to know Saint Paul with Visit Saint Paul, offering city information, maps, restaurant guides, and ideas for making the most of Marathon Weekend.

The Expo gives participants a chance to take care of race-day essentials while connecting with the community behind one of the region’s largest annual running events.

Whether picking up a first race bib or continuing a longtime tradition, participants can connect, explore, and celebrate Marathon Weekend before heading to the starting line.

For additional information about the Health & Fitness Expo and Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend, visit tcmevents.org.