Great expo, great FLAT race, sometimes hot but a very entertaining and fun race all around. It even ends on the boardwalk with the after party on the beach (weather permitting)

Sweet home Chicago is my hometown marathon. The course is flat, fast, and a great opportunity to push your limits and show off the results of all those summer miles logged under the heat and humidity while your friends sought shelter and air conditioning.

This year's race had perfect weather and

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