I did the 14 mile option for this race in 2014. Why it was 14 miles instead of a half marathon, the only thing I can think of is that it occurred in 2014, so 14=2014.

My observations:
1. The 14 mile course map, different from the traditional half marathon they had last year, was never posted to the website. While it was NBD, it still annoyed me.
2. 4 aid stations on the course. Okay, again, NBD. But there was no Gatorade. None. Only water. No Gu. No nothing.
3. As for the toilets, the race promised that they would be available on the course. There were 4 toilets. Not four banks of toilets, 4. freaking. toilets. For 3500 people. Are you kidding me?!
4. No professional photos. I’m sure there would be some cool shots of me running in the melting snow with the skyline in the background, but no dice. Just trust that I did that.
5. Out-and-backs with multiple distances on the lakefront trail mean that I weaved for the last 3 miles of the race around 10K walkers. They were walking 3 across on the path, not paying attention to anything around them.
6. When I crossed the finish line, I got my medal (where the volunteer congratulated me on my 14K. Derp.) and headed to the food line. It was stupid long, so I went up to the tent to see what was causing the buildup. Like, was there pizza? Or sandwiches? Nope. Bananas and bagels. That’s IT.

I do not think this race was worth the money at all. It's in an inconvenient location, and pre-paying for parking means you are out $20+ and have to walk all the way to the site from Soldier Field. I won't be back.