With race day fast approaching, Run247 takes a closer look at 'The Best Free Event In The Running Year', the Virgin London Marathon Exhibition
That theme tune, the hustle and bustle at the ExCel - this is where marathon fever really kicks in. The Virgin London Marathon Exhibition is an event of astounding scale and certainly matches the standing and size of the race itself. Whether you are running in the race or not, the exhibition is an opportunity that’s too good to miss for anyone interested in running and fitness. The 2013 Virgin London Marathon Exhibition will be the biggest ever, with major athletic brands, international races, charities, running publications, medical companies, a huge selection of retailers and much more.
Location and opening times: Held at the ExCeL in London's Docklands, the exhibition opens from Wednesday, April 17, 2013 and is open until Saturday, April 20, 2013. Click here for details
While you attend theVirgin London Marathon Pasta Party, there will also be a chance to get great tips from the experts, watch the adidas dancers strut their stuff in the latest sportswear, listen to interviews with the very best marathon runners in the world and meet some of the celebrities running the race. See full stage running order here
Check out the Virgin London Marathon Exhibition (www.lmexpo.com) website for all the information you need - it is worth planning your visit beforehand to avoid spensding too much time on your feet!
Virgin London Marathon Expo Planner, Show App and QR Code Hunt Game
You can plan your visit to this year’s Virgin London Marathon Expo and registration with the new online Showplanner. You will be able to search exhibitors of interest and locate them on a 3D floorplan of the show, viewing their profiles and sending contact requests. There is also a 'QR Hunt Game'.
You can also add any exhibitors of interest into your personal show plan, print or email your personal plan or just save it so you can retrieve it on the App. Register on the show system and plan your visit to the show, view special offers in their company description. Fly through our feature areas in 3D and see what we have to offer.

We are very excited to announce that each day from Monday to Saturday of this week Run247 & Sweatshop are offering you the chance to win a £50 Sweatshop voucher.
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Where is the London Marathon Exhibition held?
- At Greenwich Park
- On the Mall
- At ExCeL in London's Docklands
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