This was my first marathon, so I may be a bit biased, but this is an incredible race. There is no better way to see Chicago than on foot. And I'm not even saying this because the race went well for me; I got injured and had to walk half of it! But there is so much support on the sidelines and the different neighborhoods are so fun that it's a great experience for every athlete. The expo was the best I've ever been to, the shirt may be my favorite of the ones in my collection, and the post-race experience was so energetic. I have sworn off marathons for my own reason, but the back of my mind keeps thinking that I may return to Chicago one day.