Absolutely amazing race. It's my city's race, and I can't tell you how proud I am to call this marathon my hometown race! 1.5 million people line the streets and cheer for you to make it to the end. It's an Olympic style marathon, high quality amenities, and an experience you'll

My first marathon and it was a great super flat course around the entire beautiful city of Chicago! Would 100% recommend.

As with all Rock n Roll races, the logistics of packet pickup, race start, aid stations, finish corrals are all taken care of and easy for first timers to figure out. Weather was clear and a perfect 45 degrees. Good crowds on course. Only Negative is you MUST pay