The actual course for this 5k is pretty. It winds through Bucktown and Wicker Park. It gets very congested though. The streets seem very narrow and the sharp turn right at the end completely cuts your ability to sprint to the finish (it's a 90 degree corner). The corral management system is not fluid and the seeding is not very clear. I believe there were two corrals (A and B) and one giant Open corral. It puts too many people of varying fitness levels in the same area which can be dangerous for everyone. I have not races this since that year. Hopefully some measures have been taken to improve this race. It could be a good one still!