This was my first year running the Lakefront 10mi. The course was fun and the weather was not too bad. I really liked running up Cricket hill, even though I thought it would be at the END of the race, not beginning. I was a little sore after that, but that's my fault. Everyone at CARA is so friendly and helpful. They bring a lot to the running community here in Chicago. For around $50 you cannot go wrong with this race.

The race shirt is nice and practical. (1/4 zip) Another thing I liked is we received a reusable bag versus a plastic bag, not to mention having packet pickup at Universal Sole allows me to pick up much needed items before race day!

The food after the race was probably the best out of any of the races I have done, cannot go wrong with a free bottle of Core Power!