There’s so many things you are going to want to check off your list at the Scheels Sport & Health Expo at the River Hills Mall this Friday, October 15 from 11am – 7pm. Get the most of all the pre-marathon action and check out the top things to do at this year’s expo.
1. Shop at Scheels
Whether you are looking for new running gear or something casual for the cooler months, the helpful and friendly staff at Scheels will help you shop for all the latest styles.
2. Sign the Scheels Signing Wall
After you get done shopping at Scheels, walk out of their entrance into the River Hills Mall and head on over to the Scheels signing wall, a long standing Scheels tradition to make your mark on Mankato Marathon history.
3. Pick Up Your Race Packet
Just outside of the Scheels entrance into the River Hills Mall, you will find tents to pick up your race swag sponsored by Bamco McDonalds and your race bib. Please follow the signs and go to the table that corresponds with your race registration.
4. Snag Old Swag – Accepting Donations Benefiting Local Mankato Marathon Charities
Get shirts from the previous Mankato Marathon events and help benefit the Mankato Marathon Charities program. This year these charities are MyPlace, CADA, LEEP, MRCI and Mankato Family YMCA STRIDE. Suggested donation per shirt is $10.
5. Take Care of Business – Race Day Registration, Info Booth, Volunteer Check-In
Is there an open race you want to register for? Are you a volunteer checking in or looking for general information about Mankato Marathon weekend? Directly across the Scheels entrance into the River Hills mall in the center of the corridor, you will find tables to help you with Race Day Registration, Volunteer Check-In, General Information.
6. Check Out the Booths
The Mankato Marathon would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. Stop by and visit the Mankato Marathon presenting sponsor, Mayo Clinic Health System, 5K sponsor, Minnesota Pork Producers, medal sponsor, Consolidated Communications, and PR Bell Sponsor Land to Air Express! These booths will be set up just past the Mini Golf and the Massage Chairs along the center of the coridor.
6. Find the Medals in the Consolidated Communications Medal Tree Hunt
Take a walk down memory lane and enjoy 12 years’ worth of medal designs. We have placed 5 of this year’s medals on the tree located at the center of the mall just past the food court. Find 2 of the 5 to enter the drawing and submit photos to the facebook event. Winners will be chosen at random and will have the chance to receive either $25 Scheels gift card donated by Scheels, $50 Visa gift card donated by Northwestern Mutual, $20 RVR gift card donated by River Valley Running or a Digital Thermometer and $20 Gift Certificate donated by Minnesota Pork Producers.
7. Socialize at Cambria Social
Continue the fun and gather at the Cambria Gallery for a fun-filled runner’s social. The gallery will feature delicious insomnia cookies and refreshing beverages!
7. Visit the Stores Around the Mall
Once you have everything you need for race day, stop by and support the stores at the River Hills Mall. What a great opportunity to get started on some holiday shopping or just enjoy some retail therapy!
We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our sponsors for making the Mankato Marathon possible.
