This race was very easy to access and had amazing weather and a scenic route. I enjoyed running it since it was well-managed and the crowds were minimal. Packet pick-up was at Navy Pier, though, which was somewhat difficult to access.

Excellent scenery and well organized event. Tough trails at altitude - but worth the views. Ragnar Village is spread out on a soccer and baseball field so nice soft grass to pitch camp. A rec center at the village provides showers and a pool so it's far from roughing it.

Due to confusion about the course, this race was a complete disaster. Runners being sent down the wrong streets, backtracking, running into others going the wrong way...could they have screwed it up any more? Most of the 5K runners ended up running about 2.3 miles, that is, if they didn't fall