"As a first marathon, the NYC marathon was amazing. The sounds and sights of NYC, and a roaring crowd for nearly the entire race, makes you forget that you are running 26.2 miles (ok, almost).

Truly one of the best experiences of my life.

The aide stations were great, the

This may only be a 5K, but the course is challenging with plenty of hills! The race director is wonderful and the little elementary school that the race supports is so sweet - several of the cross country students were also at the race. Great door prizes as well as age

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