This was the 2nd year I ran the Chicago Marathon. Love the course, love all the spectators! This year there was an issue leaving Grant Park. Huge cluster of people trying to get back to Michigan Ave, all the gates prevented everyone from exiting smoothly. There was a lot of standing

The 5k is all uphill out and then down hill back. They have cash prizes for the top 3 male and female runners. Medals for the top finishers in each age category. The 1 mile fun run is great way to enjoy the scenery and the 4th of

This race is absolutely outstanding! Can't wait to do it again next year. The crowd support, course, and volunteers were amazing. This was so well-organized and quite large, but still very easy to manage.