"This was my first year running the AHA's Wall Street Run/Walk, The atmosphere was definitely buzzing given so many people are crammed into the historic streets of downtown Manhattan. The course itself wanders from just north of World Trade through parts of Wall Street, down William and back across Pearl, then

The swimming portion runs parallel to the beach and the waves are typically small so early in the morning.
The bike portion has a beautiful 11.1 mile course along the Lake Minnewaska and beautiful views and the run is 2.5 miles
out and back along the Lake and finishes by a soccer field.

This was my second time running the boa Chicago marathon. This is great for first timers participating because the land is flat and the volunteers and crows are amazing. The crowd and volunteer are really what makes the boa a great and energetic experience. Only downside if the medals are not