Location: Chicago, MI
Time of Year: October
Distance options: Full Marathon (26.2 miles)
Year(s) completed: 2004 (full marathon)
I ran Chicago for my first marathon in 2004 and it was a lot of fun, despite the struggles of a first marathon. The course is really fun (going through all the different ‘burbs of the city), great crowd support the whole way, and just a really amazing atmosphere. It’s a world-class event and they do it right. I highly recommend this race, especially for a first marathon.
The biggest downside is that because there are so many participants, the streets are jam-packed. So if you’re looking to race for a specific time, or just don’t want to weave through a sea of people for the first 8 miles, then be sure to get in the appropriate pace corral.
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