Race was staffed with great volunteers, good refreshments at the end. Course was challenging, well marked and fair.

After hearing nothing but positive reviews from friends and teammates that have previously run Chicago, I had high expectations and the entire weekend did not disappoint. From the most organized and efficient packet pick-up (genius!) to the convenience of so many hotels to the start/finish line, and the flat and fast

Ran the state side half marathon because I got closed out of the Canada/U.S. Half. But, getting over that disappointment was easier with the 10 am start. Flat course with lots to see. Bridges, parks, sky scrapers, tuba and bag pipe players, costumes and fountains. Detroit is not as broken down