Race Expo at Spartanburg Marriott
Where Race Weekend Begins
The Love Where You Live Race Expo is the first stop of race weekend.
Hosted inside the Spartanburg Marriott, the expo is where runners arrive, pick up their race bibs, and settle into Spartanburg before race morning.
What Happens at the Expo
Packet Pickup
Pick up your race bib, shirt, and race materials before race morning.
Race Merchandise
Limited Love Where You Live merchandise and race weekend gear will be available while supplies last.
Runner Check In
Meet other runners, connect with teams, and get your first look at the medals, shirts, and race atmosphere.
Race Weekend Arrival Point
For runners staying at the Spartanburg Marriott, the expo is just steps from your room and part of the full race weekend experience.
Race Weekend Timeline
Friday
Arrive in Spartanburg
Pick up your race packet at the expo
Check in at the hotel
Explore downtown
Saturday Morning
Walk from the hotel to the start line at Fr8yard
Run through downtown Spartanburg
After the Race
Celebrate with runners, friends, and family at Fr8yard.
Why Most Runners Come to the Expo
• Pick up your packet early and skip race morning lines
• Get familiar with downtown before race day
• Meet teammates and friends arriving for the weekend
• Start race day feeling relaxed instead of rushed
Frequently Asked Questions
No, but we highly recommend it. The expo makes race weekend smoother and more enjoyable, especially if you want to avoid extra stress on race morning.
No. The expo is open to all participants and supporters. Hotel guests simply get the added convenience of staying at race weekend headquarters.
Yes. Friends, family, and spectators are welcome.
Yes. The expo is the official site of pre race packet pickup.
Yes. Spartanburg Marriott is the host hotel and race weekend headquarters, making it one of the most convenient arrival points for the weekend.
Check into the hotel, explore downtown, meet up with your team, and get ready for race morning at Fr8yard.
