I have been running the Chicago Marathon since 2017. I absolutely love the flat course where you get to run through 29 different neighborhoods ... all with spectators galore. From the expo to the finishline of the marathon it is an amazing experience. The volunteers are amazing and water/nutrition is plentiful. The city truly comes together for this party and PILSEN (mile 19.5) truly adds FUN to the marathon. The community comes out full force providing music, bananas, candy, and even tequila and beer for those who want it. I can honestly say that running my first marathon in Chicago at the age of 58 I am thankful it was the Chicago marathon. It got me hooked and I will continue coming back! 2022 was no different ... I loved it from start to finish dancing through Pilsen with the variety of music that was blaring!!!!!