The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. On Sunday, October 7, 2007 runners from all 50 states and over 120 countries will set out to accomplish a personal dream. The LaSalle Bank Health & Fitness Expo is a running enthusiast's paradise. It annually hosts more than 175 exhibitors featuring the newest designs in running gear and shoes, as well as the latest developments in sports, fitness and nutrition. New this year, the Expo will feature the LaSalle Bank Inspiration Zone, an interactive area where you can try your hand at your favorite sports and test yourself against the pros. In addition, the Expo is the home of packet pick-up for all 45,000 marathon runners. Held at McCormick Place, the two-day Expo is free and open to the public. For more info. Visit www.chicagomarathon.com

ABOUT: We are volunteering at the Packet Pick-up area. The participants for the race will present their marathon bib number at the T-Shirt & Goodie Bag Pick-up area, located at the back of the Expo hall. We will be meeting in the front entrance of the McCormick place (by the water fountain) at 8:15 am. If you arrive after 8:15, go directly to Volunteer Check-In at Hall B1.

Each volunteer will receive a LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon Volunteer T-Shirt to be worn during your volunteer shift. Please note that due to the new shorter shifts, meals will NOT be served. Refreshments will be available, but volunteers are encouraged to bring snacks. Please dress casually and wear comfortable shoes. Do NOT bring valuables and larger items (bags, backpacks, etc) to the Expo. The Expo is a large public event with over 100,000 visitors; They are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

There will be no car pooling to this project.

DIRECTIONS:
From CTA Trains: Free shuttle buses will stop at the CTA Cermak-Chinatown (Red Line) stop at Cermak and Wentworth. Race Weekend shuttle buses will operate from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6.
From Downtown Chicago: Board the #3 King Drive bus on Michigan Avenue, between Chicago Avenue and Roosevelt Road. Buses run every 8 - 20 minutes.
From Union Station: From the Jackson Blvd. exit, board the #126 Jackson bus eastbound to Michigan Avenue (obtain a transfer when boarding), then take the southbound #3 King Drive bus directly to McCormick Place. Buses run every 8 - 20 minutes. For more information or directions visit their website at www.mccormickplace.com