I travel in for Chicago races from Rockford, so from a traveler's perspective, this is a great 'investment' race. A typical run down the lake, with a nice finish across Soldier Field. Weather was a bit unpredictable the year I ran, but that's Memorial Day weekend for Illinois! T-shirts were small, but BEARS colors (Go Team!), and the medals were awesome. I loved crossing at the 50 yard, and the race photos were brilliant. It was a little difficult navigating the grounds after the race due to congestion (and it was really cold), but if you like the crowds, this is something you'll be prepared for! 10 miles is a nice distance, and the course was well groomed, nice and flat.