The Chicago Marathon is one of the World Marathon Majors and the city is unlike most others. The energy literally pulses through runners as we pass the 1 million spectators along the course! It's a flat fast course and before you know it, you're approaching mile 26 and the roar of

Short version: This is literally the most poorly managed race I've ever done. I was pretty annoyed with all the hassles last year, so was on the fence about doing it again. But even though it is only a month away, they don't seem to be doing any better

Lack of stations. Danger on course/roads. Not well organized. It can be fun when people dress for the Irish holiday, even though it is not a great course.