This is funny filled event that brings diverse crowd together. It was a blast running and connecting with diverse community. One of the most affordable professional 5 k runs in Chicagoland.

"This was my first half marathon so I don't have much to compare it too. I have run many 5k and 10ks in the past. Overall, this was a great experience and lots of fun!

Pre-Race: easy to register, frequent email updates with race details, training runs if in local area

I've run this 10K 5 times now. It's one of my favorite 10K's and the Cherry Blossoms were finally in bloom. Well organized evbranch brook Park. An out and backent. Kudos to Essex County! I did have one issue on registration. I had registered in february but they did not have