SLO Life Expo
After your race is over, when you have completed that 26.2/13.1 mile journey, it’s time to enjoy what we locals call “The SLO Life.” It has all to do with people, places and things that evoke a state of mind. It’s relaxed, there’s no need to rush. You’ve earned this. It’s having a local brewed beer or glass of wine with friends after your race, savoring fantastic gourmet food prepared with fresh local produce, listening to lively music, all while enjoying a beautiful California day. It’s a stroll through a Farmer’s Market, sampling food and appreciating the works of local artisans. It’s a friendly face, a welcoming hospitality and new acquaintances. It’s a vista, wildflowers and a sunset over the majestic San Luis Obispo Morros. It’s all this and so much more… and it all begins when your race ends at the “The SLO Life Expo.”
Exhibitors
If you are interested in being an exhibitor at The SLO Life Expo, please email info@slomarathon.com.
| TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| NOON to 5:00 p.m. |
Packet Pick-up |
SLO Life Expo - Madonna Inn |
| NOON to 5:00 p.m. |
5K and Fun Run Late Registration only (unless sold out) |
SLO Life Expo - Madonna Inn |
| TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. |
5K and Fun Run Packet Pick-up only |
SLO Life Expo - Madonna Inn |
| 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. |
5K and Fun Run Late Registration only (unless sold out) |
SLO Life Expo - Madonna Inn |
| 7:00 a.m. |
Expo Vendors Open |
SLO Life Expo - Madonna Inn |
| 8:30 a.m. |
5K Competitive Start |
SLO Life Expo - Madonna Inn |
| 8:50 a.m. |
5K Non-Competitive Start(immediately following Competitive) |
SLO Life Expo - Madonna Inn |
| 9:45 a.m. |
Children's Fun Run Start |
SLO Life Expo - Madonna Inn |
| 10:00 a.m. |
5K Awards Ceremony - Competitive Category Only |
SLO Life Expo - Concert Stage |
| 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
Marathon + Half Marathon Packet Pick-up |
SLO Life Expo - Madonna Inn |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Speaker's Series:Luis Escobar - Running with the Tarahumara |
SLO Life Expo - Concert Stage |
| NOON |
Speaker's Series: Felicia Gomez & Tara Kulikov - Pinnacle Training presents "Nutrition for Runners" |
SLO Life Expo - Concert Stage |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Speaker's Series: Sandy Miller & David Drake - French Hospital presents "Foods & Exercise that Strengthen the Heart" |
SLO Life Expo - Concert Stage |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Speaker's Series: Dean Karnazes - UltraMarathon Man speaks about "Going the Distance" |
SLO Life Expo - Concert Stage |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Speaker's Series: Karen Ayedelott - Ultra Distance, Challenged Athlete speaks about "Overcoming Obstacles" |
SLO Life Expo - Concert Stage |
| 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
Happy Hour with 805 and Michelob Ultra |
Beer and Wine Garden |
| TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| 6:00 a.m. |
Entertainment Stations Open on Course |
Select Locations - see Entertainment Page |
| 6:00 a.m. |
Marathon Start |
San Luis Drive @ California St. |
| 6:30 a.m. |
Half Marathon Start |
San Luis Drive @ California St. |
| 7:00 a.m. |
Expo and Vendors Open |
SLO Life Expo |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Overall and Age Group Awards Ceremony and Prizes |
SLO Life Expo - Concert Stage |
| 12:30 p.m. |
FREE Live Concert with the Guy Budd Band |
SLO Life Expo - Concert Stage |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Farewells and Expo Closes |
SLO Life Expo - Concert Stage |
