While the theme of the event is great, the weekend before Chicago Pride Parade, the race it's self was sub par.

Pre race and post race activities were awesome and lively.

The biggest flaw of this race was the course. It was zig zagging through the lake front trails, which are still open to the public. The course wasn't marked well and the staff at key turn points were not paying attention as I ran off course when I was supposed to turn. There were a lot of sharp turns around the tennis courts that slowed down my pace. The 5k starts 10 minutes after the 10k and the courses then merges together the last .4 miles so you now have to zig zag between the 5k runners.

Post race food and drink was abundant which was great.

If you don't like frustrating courses then do not do this race. but if you love a good event pre and post race activities and a lively and energetic atmosphere it's a great race