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Latest reviews by Cameron Logue
Cameron Logue recommends this race
(2019)
"Great Race for the Cost"
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So first off, this race was stupid cheap. $60 for a full marathon? Sign me up. I was a little wary given the distance issues the past couple years, but the new group managing the race did a great job. The course was fine, only 1 real hill but quite a few slight inclines that I think only really count as hills to fellow Chicagoans. It was great for spectators, my friends were able to see me at the same exact spot 3x along with the start and finish. The quarter zip fleece and tech tee both seem like great quality. 3:40 pacers were excellent.
Areas for improvement in my opinion:
-Why were the water cups plastic? Makes it harder to drink while running without spilling.
-I get that it was a budget marathon, but the expo was crazy small (only 2 vendors) (but packet pickup was really easy so I appreciate that)
-Snacks after the race ended were definitely lacking. Some fruit or protein bars would have gone a long way for me.
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Cameron Logue recommends this race
(2018)
"Surprisingly Hilly"
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This was a great course (although I was surprised by the hills) and great race. Only two real negatives for me. 1. The lack of aid stations towards the end (especially around that gigantic hill in Hingetown), and 2. The beer tent wasn't as clearly marked as I would have likes
The medal is awesome and the expo was great. 100% would recommend to others.
(2018)
"Not actually a 5k"
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The whole course is on lower Wacker/Columbus/Randolph with maybe half a mile total in Grant Park. The course is 3.5 miles which is a weird distance. The whole race is SO CROWDED, getting into corrals is insane, and it's not very well run at all. It's fine for a work-related social event but I would never recommend someone use this event as a race.