This is the 5th time I have run the Chicago Marathon and it NEVER disappoints. This is absolutely the best marathon around. With over 40,000 runners and over 1 million spectators, no runner is every without entertainment or inspiration over the 26.2 miles. While in the past there have

The race benefits the Alternative House of Lowell, an agency dedicated to help victims of domestic violence.

Price for 5K or 10K is very reasonable, you get a very nice T-Shirt if you are one of the first 500 to register and everybody gets a frozen apple pie at the end.

On mile

"Fun run through Prospect Park. Nice scenery in the park with the fall colors -- lots of energy along the race. Rock 'n' Roll series is always fun with the bands along the course.

Looping the park is a bit boring, but the race was run well, and