After hearing nothing but positive reviews from friends and teammates that have previously run Chicago, I had high expectations and the entire weekend did not disappoint. From the most organized and efficient packet pick-up (genius!) to the convenience of so many hotels to the start/finish line, and the flat and fast

What an amazing event! So well organized from start to finish. But the best part of the race is the crowd. Coming off the queensboro bridge in to Manhattan gave me the chills. I now know what professional athletes feel like when they step on the field and hear the roar

Obviously you run the risk of freezing your tail off but thankfully the course they have is through nice and quiet streets with small hills. The fact you can stay inside the gym before and race the race if it's real cold helps alot.

Would run this race again.