More than 27,000 runners and race spectators converge on Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture for the San Francisco Marathon Expo. Held on Friday and Saturday before race day–Sunday, July 23, 2017–the Race Expo offers the latest information, entertainment, products, and demonstrations on running techniques, gear, health, and sports nutrition.

Runners can pick up their bib numbers, timing chips, and official marathon running shirts. (Picking up runner’s gear on Friday July 21 is highly recommended to avoid crowds.) They can also get race-ready by picking up bus tickets, grabbing race-day beer garden wristbands, and downloading The San Francisco Marathon Race App, powered by Fitbit. And all visitors can sample electrolyte drinks, energy chews, protein bars, and much more.

The San Francisco Marathon and Expo event includes races for all levels and running abilities and is a beautiful way to spend a day on the waterfront. Free admission, expo only (Running spots in the full marathon and first half-marathon are sold out; the second half-marathon is 90 percent full.)