I ran this race a couple of times a few years back before they changed the course. I stopped running the race because I felt it was too dangerous with live traffic on both Ewing Ave. and Franklin Lakes Road going by as the race took place. Well they changed

This is my third time running the Chicago Marathon, the feeling of running this race gets better every time! Love everything about it. Best organized race, best volunteers, and best spectators. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to have the time of their life!!

Excellent course by far. One of my favorite. Professionally done. Only bad thing is the awards are awarded to 10 year age spans rather than 5 years which is a mistake.
Top of the line shirts they give out.

This is an event you will want to do each year. I