The Chicago Marathon

The Chicago Marathon

The Chicago Marathon

( 250 reviews )
99% of reviewers recommend this race
  • Chicago,
    Illinois,
    United States
  • October
  • 3 miles/5K, 26.2 miles/Marathon
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

Jason Nelson

Bradenton, Florida, United States
4 17
2017
"By far my favorite race ever!"
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Jason Nelson's thoughts:

Man, I love Chicago! I've done this race twice, but it is by far my favorite race. The crowds, the expo, the post-race, the city. Everything about this race makes me want to do it every year! Even when the weather gets funky hot and roasts you the last 10k, this is the best race on the planet! My advice is to soak in the experience. Take your headphones off, high five the kids along the sides, thank the police officers and volunteers. There is so much going on that you don't want to get lost in your music. Yes, the course is flat, yes, it's where I hold my marathon PR (and only sub-4 hour finish time), and yes the pizza before and after really are that good. But the Chicago Marathon offers so much more to create memories that will last a lifetime. If you can only do one more race in your life, make it the Chicago Marathon!

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