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It was so hot! Bees were everywhere. I almost died mile 23 but kept moving forward. I discovered the power of Biofreeze. Race logistics were easy. Train system was incredible. … MORE
It was so hot! Bees were everywhere. I almost died mile 23 but kept moving forward. I discovered the power of Biofreeze. Race logistics were easy. Train system was incredible. Don’t know if I would ever do a marathon again but this was awesome experience for a first marathon.
The pre-race information was very clear - time to complete, how to register, expo, etc. The course was not that hard compared to others. GPS reception was probably the most … MORE
The pre-race information was very clear – time to complete, how to register, expo, etc. The course was not that hard compared to others. GPS reception was probably the most frustrating, but not a game changer. This was my 5th marathon and the crows support was the BEST I have experienced. In some areas I thought the music was too loud, but in other areas the cheers and bells and signs along the route made it a very enjoyable experience. The corral timing and start went smoothly and there were ample finish line photographers to take photos of you. The post race swag/snacks were also handled efficiently. The volunteers everywhere were very helpful and positive. I had a fun time. The downside was the traffic to get spectators around – it’s a nuthouse around there and I’m glad I had a local to get my family where they wanted to be on the route.
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Luckily it didn't get as hot as they were predicting, decent amount of fluid, and snack stations, wish they had more than one flavor of gatorade. I thijnk there was … MORE
Luckily it didn’t get as hot as they were predicting, decent amount of fluid, and snack stations, wish they had more than one flavor of gatorade. I thijnk there was like 3 biofreeze stations along the way (not that I would partake during the race, that stuff tastes terrible, lol), overall a relatively flat course, good crowd participation, thanks for the can of ICE COLD Coors at mile 19.
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Great production... Super organized. Just give enough time to wait it out at the start line. I was in the first wave (corral E) and it was 21 minutes after … MORE
Great production… Super organized. Just give enough time to wait it out at the start line. I was in the first wave (corral E) and it was 21 minutes after the official start for me to get past the start line.
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Everything people say about this race is true. Its amazing. The production, the fans, the energy... its all there. My favorite thing about this compared to other world majors is … MORE
Everything people say about this race is true. Its amazing. The production, the fans, the energy… its all there. My favorite thing about this compared to other world majors is that Chicago starts early and finishes early. If you are staying in one of the hotels downtown, its reasonable to get around quickly and without much effort, so you have the rest of the day to wear your finisher shirt and medal, congratulate the passers by on their finish (bc they will be wearing their hard earned bling too). I can’t recommend this event enough.
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I did this race 5 years in a row, but it really grew and was just too big. I kinda liked trying to optimize it and it was relatively close … MORE
I did this race 5 years in a row, but it really grew and was just too big. I kinda liked trying to optimize it and it was relatively close to where I lived. One tip–alternate the side of the street you run on as the streets are sloped for drainage and if you run on one side of the street the whole way, you could tee yourself up for a strain/injury.
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Ran this pre-covid in 2017 and loved it! Great big city race, lots of spectators, fun finish line party, huge expo. Mostly flat course but with little shade. It was … MORE
Ran this pre-covid in 2017 and loved it! Great big city race, lots of spectators, fun finish line party, huge expo. Mostly flat course but with little shade. It was 75 and sunny the year I ran it so it got a bit warm towards the end. My running watch didn’t really work (lost its signal at some point and so it wasn’t very accurate) and after talking to some other runners I guess this is a common problem for this race. There are some hotel options conveniently located within walking distance from the start. For a big city race, the logistics actually aren’t bad. It’s well-organized which isn’t surprising. Lots of portapotties at the start and lots of aid stations along the route. The corral start was also very smooth.
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Ran this with my 64 year old father. This is by far my favorite marathon. My dad has a bad hip and it took us over 6 hours to finish. … MORE
Ran this with my 64 year old father. This is by far my favorite marathon. My dad has a bad hip and it took us over 6 hours to finish. I can’t say enough on how amazing the spectators are. Even though we were on of the last people out on the course you would have thought we were leading the pack. I would love to go back and run this again.
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When it's warm in Chicago the back half of the race can be tough because it's hard to find shade to run in. I felt like this would have been … MORE
When it’s warm in Chicago the back half of the race can be tough because it’s hard to find shade to run in. I felt like this would have been easier if it had looped in the reverse direction. Also, I vaguely remember a slight hill as you turn into Grant Park to finish. I commented to the guy there that that was a mean trick to pull!
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I can’t share enough good things about the marathon! I’ve done it 6 times, and I can’t wait for more! Packet pickup is great with shuttles from downtown to McCormick … MORE
I can’t share enough good things about the marathon! I’ve done it 6 times, and I can’t wait for more!
Packet pickup is great with shuttles from downtown to McCormick Center. There are tons of vendors at the expo, and the race shirt is generally a well designed shirt by Nike. There’s also lots of additional Nike race apparel for purchase.
The start is logistically friendly and very walkable from downtown hotels (just plan to pay a good amount for the hotel room), and the finish is close to the start, so an easy walk back to your hotel.
There are great crowds along the course, and there’s never a section where you don’t have crowd support! The first half is the more scenic part of the course, but you have a great last 3 miles running back downtown with the crowds really picking up as you get closer. There’s a tiny little incline at the end, which feels sizable since it’s in the last 0.2 miles of the race!
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Great flat beautiful course. A great way to see the City with great fan support throughout the race...even for the chuggers at the end like me. Plan to do it … MORE
Great flat beautiful course. A great way to see the City with great fan support throughout the race…even for the chuggers at the end like me. Plan to do it again this year if we ever get through this COVID crap.
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This was my first World Marathon Major and first huge race. It was a completely different experience for me compared to the most smaller races i run with a few … MORE
This was my first World Marathon Major and first huge race. It was a completely different experience for me compared to the most smaller races i run with a few thousand at most. It was also my first time going to Chicago which shaped the experience. The expo was enormous but easy to follow and get what was needed. It was nice that they provided buses to and from the expo. The only thing is that leaving the expo there was a huge line and needed to wait for the bus for like 10-15 mins. I stayed at a hotel that was really close to the start line which was great as i had a nice easy walk, although it was expensive (like everything else in Chicago).The day of the race i had to get up really early to get to the starting line and started to see just how large the race was. There was security lines you had to wait in which went quick but was a pain and much different than other races i have been to (other than the Air Force Marathon which had metal detectors mainly because its on an active military installation) I got a little lost trying to find my way to the start corral. When the race started i immediately saw how large the race truly was. There were people everyone both people running and cheering. The aid stations were enormous and frequent. I started near the front of the pack in Corral C, and at the aid stations there was already cups everywhere and the road was so sticky from all the gatorade spilling from the cups and people dumping the bit remaining on the ground. I was disgusted as i had never experienced this before. The finish was great although very long and crowded. I got out of the way of everyone as soon as i could , relaxed for a few mins then went back to my hotel. Overall the race was not for me. I felt out of place in the humongous city and during the race. It was much to large for me to enjoy it. Would i run it again probably not, but it was a great experience. I will stick to more local and smaller races with less than 10,000 people and not go to races with 40,000+ people.
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weet race Chicago! This race was my first attempt at a world major, and it was an amazing experience. While very crowded, as one would expect with 45,000+ runners, race … MORE
weet race Chicago! This race was my first attempt at a world major, and it was an amazing experience. While very crowded, as one would expect with 45,000+ runners, race day seemed to run smoothly. There was a wait for things like security checks or toilets, but it wasn’t too bad. Perhaps the hardest part was standing in the corral, inching forward to the start line as the waves started — but that’s still part of the experience with such a huge race.
Once runners passed the start line, we were seldom alone again. The streets were absolutely packed for much of the 26.2 miles, so there was always someone around to chat or pace with. I read the city was expecting 1.7 million spectators, and while I didn’t exactly conduct a headcount, I wouldn’t be surprised if the crowd came up to or exceeded that number. With so much positive energy, volunteers, DJs/bands, and more along the course, the Chicago Marathon was a blast. I hope to be able to run it again in the future.
Similar to the start, the finish area was crowded with runners and volunteers looking to help them. In short order, runners received their medals, a heatsheet blanket, a beer, and a bag of snack food. I did not attend the post-race party in Grant Park due to the deteriorating weather (cooling off/drizzle) and making other arrangements, but it seemed like a great scene from what I heard.
I cannot speak to parking or race transportation. I stayed in a hotel not far from the festivities and walked. I’ve heard some hotels had shuttles available, but I don’t know firsthand.
* Soak in the atmosphere. There was so much energy on the streets. It was amazing.
* Allow yourself time for the race activities. The expo was packed starting at the entrance with security checks.
* Grab a poster at the expo (at the entrance this year). It’s a great memory, and many people overlooked them or didn’t know they were there.
* If possible, stay in town for a few days before or after the race to explore. * Plan for all of the weather. Race day was almost perfect. It was cool and a bit windy (ha!; Windy City), but I also got a solid sunburn before the clouds came back. It’s been hot and/or rainy in the past.
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Everything about the Chicago marathon is fantastic! Very well organized. This is a huge marathon, but doesn’t feel that way. Logistics are easy, roads are wide so don’t feel crowded … MORE
Everything about the Chicago marathon is fantastic! Very well organized. This is a huge marathon, but doesn’t feel that way. Logistics are easy, roads are wide so don’t feel crowded and park finish is easy. Great city, huge support and flat course. By far my favorite race.
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Being it is my first major, it is unlike any race I have experienced. Amazing build up, race production, and post-race celebration. The expo is huge; I could have spent … MORE
Being it is my first major, it is unlike any race I have experienced. Amazing build up, race production, and post-race celebration. The expo is huge; I could have spent days there with all of the guests, panels, exhibitors, and swag!
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Awsome atmosphere all weekend. Tremendous crowd support. Easily my favorite time spent running. Every marathoner needs to run this race. Being in a field of 45,000 makes you feel like … MORE
Awsome atmosphere all weekend. Tremendous crowd support. Easily my favorite time spent running. Every marathoner needs to run this race. Being in a field of 45,000 makes you feel like you are part of something special. Give yourself plenty of time in the morning!
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The course was nice and flat, really only one hill at the end. Nice swag, I loved the medal and race shirt. The aid stations came at good times and … MORE
The course was nice and flat, really only one hill at the end. Nice swag, I loved the medal and race shirt. The aid stations came at good times and they were all prepared for the amount of racers running through. Most of the course had tons of spectators cheering you on. The race had perfect weather. Start corals were good, being a slow runner, being in the last wave, it did take awhile to start but that didn’t bother me.
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Great atmosphere. Production did an outstanding job managing over 45,000 runners. It was somewhat frustrating on the time difference from Wave 2 to 3, over 30 minutes, but I guess … MORE
Great atmosphere. Production did an outstanding job managing over 45,000 runners. It was somewhat frustrating on the time difference from Wave 2 to 3, over 30 minutes, but I guess there is nothing much to do.
Lots of water & gatorade stops, almost every mile.
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This was my first time running Chicago and my second marathon. My experience was much like everyone else but thought a couple of things were worth mentioning. We stayed at … MORE
This was my first time running Chicago and my second marathon. My experience was much like everyone else but thought a couple of things were worth mentioning.
We stayed at the Hyatt Regency on Wacker Drive which coincidentally also served as a stop for the shuttle to the expo at McCormick Place. We went to the expo after we arrived on Friday and rush hour was just getting underway. We were able to get on the bus right away but it did take a little bit of time to get to the expo. On the way back there were huge lines of people waiting to take the shuttles back and we waited in line for more than an hour for our shuttle. Apparently there was a bad accident along the shuttle route, thus slowing things down even more in the heavy evening rush. While this isn’t the fault of the marathon, it should be noted that if you go later in the day on Friday you run the risk of delays getting back to your hotel. We were on our feet much longer than we wanted to be that day.
As for the race it was great! Getting to Grant Park and the start was not a problem. Water stops were plentiful as were the spectators. I very much appreciated the crowds in the Pilsen and Chinatown neighborhoods late in the race. They were lively and really lifted me up. It was nice to still see so many out cheering for us back of the pack runners. Post race it appeared that they had blocked off access to the party, which was disappointing to say the least. That said, they were handing out beers to runners as they were walking through the chute which made up for it…a little.
I would definitely consider running Chicago again as overall it was a great experience.
From an excellent Expo (except for Nike being out of sizes other than XXL), to an orderly staging of 46,000 people, to amazing crowd support and no hills, to an … MORE
From an excellent Expo (except for Nike being out of sizes other than XXL), to an orderly staging of 46,000 people, to amazing crowd support and no hills, to an awesome medal and a free “26.2” beer…. this was an amazing experience! Final stretch on Michigan Avenue was so loud and energizing just when I needed it to reach my PR! Thank you Chicago 😀❤️🏃🏅
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First Marathon
It was so hot! Bees were everywhere. I almost died mile 23 but kept moving forward. I discovered the power of Biofreeze. Race logistics were easy. Train system was incredible. … MORE
It was so hot! Bees were everywhere. I almost died mile 23 but kept moving forward. I discovered the power of Biofreeze. Race logistics were easy. Train system was incredible. Don’t know if I would ever do a marathon again but this was awesome experience for a first marathon.
Bucket List Success
The pre-race information was very clear - time to complete, how to register, expo, etc. The course was not that hard compared to others. GPS reception was probably the most … MORE
The pre-race information was very clear – time to complete, how to register, expo, etc. The course was not that hard compared to others. GPS reception was probably the most frustrating, but not a game changer. This was my 5th marathon and the crows support was the BEST I have experienced. In some areas I thought the music was too loud, but in other areas the cheers and bells and signs along the route made it a very enjoyable experience. The corral timing and start went smoothly and there were ample finish line photographers to take photos of you. The post race swag/snacks were also handled efficiently. The volunteers everywhere were very helpful and positive. I had a fun time. The downside was the traffic to get spectators around – it’s a nuthouse around there and I’m glad I had a local to get my family where they wanted to be on the route.
Great race, Great crowd
Luckily it didn't get as hot as they were predicting, decent amount of fluid, and snack stations, wish they had more than one flavor of gatorade. I thijnk there was … MORE
Luckily it didn’t get as hot as they were predicting, decent amount of fluid, and snack stations, wish they had more than one flavor of gatorade. I thijnk there was like 3 biofreeze stations along the way (not that I would partake during the race, that stuff tastes terrible, lol), overall a relatively flat course, good crowd participation, thanks for the can of ICE COLD Coors at mile 19.
Fabulous race
Great production... Super organized. Just give enough time to wait it out at the start line. I was in the first wave (corral E) and it was 21 minutes after … MORE
Great production… Super organized. Just give enough time to wait it out at the start line. I was in the first wave (corral E) and it was 21 minutes after the official start for me to get past the start line.
Believe the Hype
Everything people say about this race is true. Its amazing. The production, the fans, the energy... its all there. My favorite thing about this compared to other world majors is … MORE
Everything people say about this race is true. Its amazing. The production, the fans, the energy… its all there. My favorite thing about this compared to other world majors is that Chicago starts early and finishes early. If you are staying in one of the hotels downtown, its reasonable to get around quickly and without much effort, so you have the rest of the day to wear your finisher shirt and medal, congratulate the passers by on their finish (bc they will be wearing their hard earned bling too). I can’t recommend this event enough.
Just too big
I did this race 5 years in a row, but it really grew and was just too big. I kinda liked trying to optimize it and it was relatively close … MORE
I did this race 5 years in a row, but it really grew and was just too big. I kinda liked trying to optimize it and it was relatively close to where I lived. One tip–alternate the side of the street you run on as the streets are sloped for drainage and if you run on one side of the street the whole way, you could tee yourself up for a strain/injury.
Awesome big city race!
Ran this pre-covid in 2017 and loved it! Great big city race, lots of spectators, fun finish line party, huge expo. Mostly flat course but with little shade. It was … MORE
Ran this pre-covid in 2017 and loved it! Great big city race, lots of spectators, fun finish line party, huge expo. Mostly flat course but with little shade. It was 75 and sunny the year I ran it so it got a bit warm towards the end. My running watch didn’t really work (lost its signal at some point and so it wasn’t very accurate) and after talking to some other runners I guess this is a common problem for this race. There are some hotel options conveniently located within walking distance from the start. For a big city race, the logistics actually aren’t bad. It’s well-organized which isn’t surprising. Lots of portapotties at the start and lots of aid stations along the route. The corral start was also very smooth.
Most memorable
Ran this with my 64 year old father. This is by far my favorite marathon. My dad has a bad hip and it took us over 6 hours to finish. … MORE
Ran this with my 64 year old father. This is by far my favorite marathon. My dad has a bad hip and it took us over 6 hours to finish. I can’t say enough on how amazing the spectators are. Even though we were on of the last people out on the course you would have thought we were leading the pack. I would love to go back and run this again.
Very flat course
When it's warm in Chicago the back half of the race can be tough because it's hard to find shade to run in. I felt like this would have been … MORE
When it’s warm in Chicago the back half of the race can be tough because it’s hard to find shade to run in. I felt like this would have been easier if it had looped in the reverse direction. Also, I vaguely remember a slight hill as you turn into Grant Park to finish. I commented to the guy there that that was a mean trick to pull!
Great big city marathon
I can’t share enough good things about the marathon! I’ve done it 6 times, and I can’t wait for more! Packet pickup is great with shuttles from downtown to McCormick … MORE
I can’t share enough good things about the marathon! I’ve done it 6 times, and I can’t wait for more!
Packet pickup is great with shuttles from downtown to McCormick Center. There are tons of vendors at the expo, and the race shirt is generally a well designed shirt by Nike. There’s also lots of additional Nike race apparel for purchase.
The start is logistically friendly and very walkable from downtown hotels (just plan to pay a good amount for the hotel room), and the finish is close to the start, so an easy walk back to your hotel.
There are great crowds along the course, and there’s never a section where you don’t have crowd support! The first half is the more scenic part of the course, but you have a great last 3 miles running back downtown with the crowds really picking up as you get closer. There’s a tiny little incline at the end, which feels sizable since it’s in the last 0.2 miles of the race!
Sweet Home Chicago
Great flat beautiful course. A great way to see the City with great fan support throughout the race...even for the chuggers at the end like me. Plan to do it … MORE
Great flat beautiful course. A great way to see the City with great fan support throughout the race…even for the chuggers at the end like me. Plan to do it again this year if we ever get through this COVID crap.
huge race
This was my first World Marathon Major and first huge race. It was a completely different experience for me compared to the most smaller races i run with a few … MORE
This was my first World Marathon Major and first huge race. It was a completely different experience for me compared to the most smaller races i run with a few thousand at most. It was also my first time going to Chicago which shaped the experience. The expo was enormous but easy to follow and get what was needed. It was nice that they provided buses to and from the expo. The only thing is that leaving the expo there was a huge line and needed to wait for the bus for like 10-15 mins. I stayed at a hotel that was really close to the start line which was great as i had a nice easy walk, although it was expensive (like everything else in Chicago).The day of the race i had to get up really early to get to the starting line and started to see just how large the race was. There was security lines you had to wait in which went quick but was a pain and much different than other races i have been to (other than the Air Force Marathon which had metal detectors mainly because its on an active military installation) I got a little lost trying to find my way to the start corral. When the race started i immediately saw how large the race truly was. There were people everyone both people running and cheering. The aid stations were enormous and frequent. I started near the front of the pack in Corral C, and at the aid stations there was already cups everywhere and the road was so sticky from all the gatorade spilling from the cups and people dumping the bit remaining on the ground. I was disgusted as i had never experienced this before. The finish was great although very long and crowded. I got out of the way of everyone as soon as i could , relaxed for a few mins then went back to my hotel. Overall the race was not for me. I felt out of place in the humongous city and during the race. It was much to large for me to enjoy it. Would i run it again probably not, but it was a great experience. I will stick to more local and smaller races with less than 10,000 people and not go to races with 40,000+ people.
Majorly Awesome!
weet race Chicago! This race was my first attempt at a world major, and it was an amazing experience. While very crowded, as one would expect with 45,000+ runners, race … MORE
weet race Chicago! This race was my first attempt at a world major, and it was an amazing experience. While very crowded, as one would expect with 45,000+ runners, race day seemed to run smoothly. There was a wait for things like security checks or toilets, but it wasn’t too bad. Perhaps the hardest part was standing in the corral, inching forward to the start line as the waves started — but that’s still part of the experience with such a huge race.
Once runners passed the start line, we were seldom alone again. The streets were absolutely packed for much of the 26.2 miles, so there was always someone around to chat or pace with. I read the city was expecting 1.7 million spectators, and while I didn’t exactly conduct a headcount, I wouldn’t be surprised if the crowd came up to or exceeded that number. With so much positive energy, volunteers, DJs/bands, and more along the course, the Chicago Marathon was a blast. I hope to be able to run it again in the future.
Similar to the start, the finish area was crowded with runners and volunteers looking to help them. In short order, runners received their medals, a heatsheet blanket, a beer, and a bag of snack food. I did not attend the post-race party in Grant Park due to the deteriorating weather (cooling off/drizzle) and making other arrangements, but it seemed like a great scene from what I heard.
I cannot speak to parking or race transportation. I stayed in a hotel not far from the festivities and walked. I’ve heard some hotels had shuttles available, but I don’t know firsthand.
* Soak in the atmosphere. There was so much energy on the streets. It was amazing.
* Allow yourself time for the race activities. The expo was packed starting at the entrance with security checks.
* Grab a poster at the expo (at the entrance this year). It’s a great memory, and many people overlooked them or didn’t know they were there.
* If possible, stay in town for a few days before or after the race to explore. * Plan for all of the weather. Race day was almost perfect. It was cool and a bit windy (ha!; Windy City), but I also got a solid sunburn before the clouds came back. It’s been hot and/or rainy in the past.
My favorite race!
Everything about the Chicago marathon is fantastic! Very well organized. This is a huge marathon, but doesn’t feel that way. Logistics are easy, roads are wide so don’t feel crowded … MORE
Everything about the Chicago marathon is fantastic! Very well organized. This is a huge marathon, but doesn’t feel that way. Logistics are easy, roads are wide so don’t feel crowded and park finish is easy. Great city, huge support and flat course. By far my favorite race.
First Major
Being it is my first major, it is unlike any race I have experienced. Amazing build up, race production, and post-race celebration. The expo is huge; I could have spent … MORE
Being it is my first major, it is unlike any race I have experienced. Amazing build up, race production, and post-race celebration. The expo is huge; I could have spent days there with all of the guests, panels, exhibitors, and swag!
The Marathon to run
Awsome atmosphere all weekend. Tremendous crowd support. Easily my favorite time spent running. Every marathoner needs to run this race. Being in a field of 45,000 makes you feel like … MORE
Awsome atmosphere all weekend. Tremendous crowd support. Easily my favorite time spent running. Every marathoner needs to run this race. Being in a field of 45,000 makes you feel like you are part of something special. Give yourself plenty of time in the morning!
Awesome race
The course was nice and flat, really only one hill at the end. Nice swag, I loved the medal and race shirt. The aid stations came at good times and … MORE
The course was nice and flat, really only one hill at the end. Nice swag, I loved the medal and race shirt. The aid stations came at good times and they were all prepared for the amount of racers running through. Most of the course had tons of spectators cheering you on. The race had perfect weather. Start corals were good, being a slow runner, being in the last wave, it did take awhile to start but that didn’t bother me.
First major marathon
Great atmosphere. Production did an outstanding job managing over 45,000 runners. It was somewhat frustrating on the time difference from Wave 2 to 3, over 30 minutes, but I guess … MORE
Great atmosphere. Production did an outstanding job managing over 45,000 runners. It was somewhat frustrating on the time difference from Wave 2 to 3, over 30 minutes, but I guess there is nothing much to do.
Lots of water & gatorade stops, almost every mile.
Great Second Marathon
This was my first time running Chicago and my second marathon. My experience was much like everyone else but thought a couple of things were worth mentioning. We stayed at … MORE
This was my first time running Chicago and my second marathon. My experience was much like everyone else but thought a couple of things were worth mentioning.
We stayed at the Hyatt Regency on Wacker Drive which coincidentally also served as a stop for the shuttle to the expo at McCormick Place. We went to the expo after we arrived on Friday and rush hour was just getting underway. We were able to get on the bus right away but it did take a little bit of time to get to the expo. On the way back there were huge lines of people waiting to take the shuttles back and we waited in line for more than an hour for our shuttle. Apparently there was a bad accident along the shuttle route, thus slowing things down even more in the heavy evening rush. While this isn’t the fault of the marathon, it should be noted that if you go later in the day on Friday you run the risk of delays getting back to your hotel. We were on our feet much longer than we wanted to be that day.
As for the race it was great! Getting to Grant Park and the start was not a problem. Water stops were plentiful as were the spectators. I very much appreciated the crowds in the Pilsen and Chinatown neighborhoods late in the race. They were lively and really lifted me up. It was nice to still see so many out cheering for us back of the pack runners. Post race it appeared that they had blocked off access to the party, which was disappointing to say the least. That said, they were handing out beers to runners as they were walking through the chute which made up for it…a little.
I would definitely consider running Chicago again as overall it was a great experience.
Well done throughout the weekend!
From an excellent Expo (except for Nike being out of sizes other than XXL), to an orderly staging of 46,000 people, to amazing crowd support and no hills, to an … MORE
From an excellent Expo (except for Nike being out of sizes other than XXL), to an orderly staging of 46,000 people, to amazing crowd support and no hills, to an awesome medal and a free “26.2” beer…. this was an amazing experience! Final stretch on Michigan Avenue was so loud and energizing just when I needed it to reach my PR! Thank you Chicago 😀❤️🏃🏅