"Fun run through Prospect Park. Nice scenery in the park with the fall colors -- lots of energy along the race. Rock 'n' Roll series is always fun with the bands along the course.

Looping the park is a bit boring, but the race was run well, and

I've participated in this race for the past 4 years and I love it! The course contours the lake, people are walking with their dogs, and the weather has been perfect each time -- even the race held in late October. This group of folks put on a superb

Chicago is one of, if not the best marathon. The crowd is packed along the route, cheering on all of the runners the entire time. The course is almost entirely flat. The volunteers and workers are incredibly supportive and helpful and everything runs like clockwork. This was my 4th time running