This was a smaller race and I believe the first time it came to Chicago. I ran with my mom, my best friend, and her mom. Since it was smaller, packet pick-up was at Fleet Feet Old Town and not much of an expo. On the plus side, the shirt was perfect for the event and spoke well to the values of the race. On race day, it was sweltering hot out so they cancelled the 10k and had everyone run the 5k. This was definitely the right choice but the course was not set up for that many people to run the 5k so it was somewhat crowded along the path. It also would have been nice to receive some type of compensation since we paid for the 10k. Overall, I think it was a great race and definitely one I would participate in again since it is all about empowering women!