All the distances of this race are worth running. The trails at Independence Oaks are challenging and the Back Roads are rolling hills. The scenery is gorgeous at this time of year, and the after party is great, with music, the famous Union Mac n cheese (the Clarkston Union was featured

Ran MCM as my first marathon after years of running multiple halfs/year. First class experience from registration to finish. Having the Marines lining the way as you charged up the last stretch to the Iwo was inspiring. The crowd support along the course was amazing. Would highly recommend this race to

This was my 2nd Chicago marathon, my 7th marathon including The NYC marathon, chicago, by far is the most entertaining, well organized, easy to run marathon. This is the 1 marathon I hope to run until I'm 90 or beyond. The city, spectators and runners all come together for one goal