This was my second Marathon and my first trip to Chicago! This was such a fun run. There were hundreds of people cheering for the runners in every mile!! As a runner, I never wanted to stop running because the support and encouragement was so great!! Definitely would recommend

I thought the general layout and organization of the race was simple and straightforward. The competitors ranged from young first timers to aged veterans. There were university level triathletes competing next to those trying to complete their first of hopefully many triathlons. It was very friendly and fun but when it

The race takes place in a nice bay - fair visibility and some jellyfish, but obviously can't control the jellyfish. The bike is the flattest ride I've ever encountered. There is no shade, I mean NONE. Some wind on the course, but overall fairly decent. Well marked,