John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo to Kick Off Boston Marathon Weekend

Over 70,000 sports enthusiasts, including all official entrants in the Boston Marathon will attend the John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo, April 16 and 17. The Expo is the official number pick up for all Boston Marathon entrants and will feature the latest products, services and trends in the running and sporting goods industry.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) April 16, 2005 -- The 28th Annual John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo will kick off Boston Marathon Weekend, Saturday, April 16 -- Sunday April 17, 2005 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. Over 70,000 sports enthusiasts, including all official entrants in the Boston Marathon will attend the show to see the latest products, services, and trends in the running and sporting goods industry. The Expo is the official number pick up for all Boston Marathon entrants.

The first fitness Expo of its kind in the country, the John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo was voted the Best Runners Expo in the Country," by Runners World Magazine, one of the leading runners magazines in the world. The John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo is managed and produced by the largest special company in New England, Conventures, Inc.

Dusty S. Rhodes, President and founder of Conventures, Inc., stated, Conventures is once again pleased to host the largest sports and fitness Expo in the United States. We have an exciting variety of companies ranging from major shoe manufacturers such as adidas and Nike, to international and national marathon registration from various races around the world. We are also excited about The 1st Annual Race Directors Workshop, which is a new addition to this years event. The workshop will bring together almost 80 of the worlds greatest race directors to share and discuss new and innovative ideas from the field."

The Expo features the best in running footwear, clothing and accessories. Attendees can also sample a wide variety of food and beverages related to the health and fitness industries. In addition, former Boston Marathon winners will give their expert insight into the world famous race in various informational seminars, clinics, and demonstrations at the Expo. The entire event is free and open to the public.

For more information, please contact Kathleen Chrisom, Show Director at the Conventures, Inc. show office: (617) 954-2972, or at Conventures: (617)-439-7700. You can also contact her via email at kchrisom@conventures.com.

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