This is a very family-friendly, casual, low-key 5K in the pretty part of Chicago's western suburbs.

The race gives out hoodies each year to participants. They design the hoodies with the race logo, the roman numeral for the year of the race (this year was IV), and the colors are determined by the super bowl location. For example, the Super Bowl in 2014 was at the Meadowlands, and the hoodies were green and white for the New York Jets. It's a pretty cool thing, and something that we are very excited for each year.

This race does one of the best jobs of lining people up by pace, of any race that I have ever done. There is very minimal weaving.

The course itself is a concrete path around a park and a farm. It is February, so the weather easily determines course conditions. Dress accordingly. It's always windy. The mile markers are visible and placed perfectly. There is one aid station, about halfway through. At the finish line, you're rewarded with medals, water, and snacks. The post-race party is across the street, where runners are treated to a free beer and other goodies.

Race-day packet pickup and registration are offered, and there are indoor toilets for you to use. There is ample parking at the middle school where the race takes place. One of the best 5Ks in the area!