Race Day: 4/29/2007
Weather: Low 70’s and not a cloud in the sky. Beautiful!
Course: The race started just off of Montrose Harbor on the north side of Chicago. The route traveled north a short distance along the running path and then south for 6 or so miles; then returning to the start via the same running path. The Chicago Lake path presents some of the best view of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan. The announcer continued to refer to the course as the “most beautiful in all of Chicago.” She was probably correct!
Personal Experience: I’ve run this race once before in 20 degree weather. With the weekend’s consistently beautiful weather, this year’s race was complete different than my past experience. It was a wonderful day for a 10 miler. The people were friendly and festive. The route is crowded because it was not closed to non-racers, but anyone who regularly runs on the Lake path is used those conditions.
Conclusion: The T-shirts are the best around and for $35 this is a hard race to beat. Great race! I’m giving it a B+ only because the route was not closed. Other than that, I consider this a yearly must do.
Final Grade: B+
Weather: Low 70’s and not a cloud in the sky. Beautiful!
Course: The race started just off of Montrose Harbor on the north side of Chicago. The route traveled north a short distance along the running path and then south for 6 or so miles; then returning to the start via the same running path. The Chicago Lake path presents some of the best view of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan. The announcer continued to refer to the course as the “most beautiful in all of Chicago.” She was probably correct!
Personal Experience: I’ve run this race once before in 20 degree weather. With the weekend’s consistently beautiful weather, this year’s race was complete different than my past experience. It was a wonderful day for a 10 miler. The people were friendly and festive. The route is crowded because it was not closed to non-racers, but anyone who regularly runs on the Lake path is used those conditions.
Conclusion: The T-shirts are the best around and for $35 this is a hard race to beat. Great race! I’m giving it a B+ only because the route was not closed. Other than that, I consider this a yearly must do.
Final Grade: B+
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