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May 7, 2024

Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.7

Organization 4.9

Spectators 4.6

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Amanda Perry from Arkadelphia, Arkansas (9/19/2014) "My favorite marathon to date!" (about: 2014) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I want to say thank you for this race! The course was perfect, the support was there, the pacers were amazing, the quality of the shirts and medals and even race bibs are something to write about! So well put together! I will recommend to those who are in the spot I was in this year. Oh! And thanks for ordering the perfect weather ;)
W. W. from Memphis Tennessee (9/18/2014) "Great concept and flat, fast course" (about: 2014) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Overall this was a great well organized race. The start time of 6:30 am was perfect - at first daylight but insuring finishing before the day got too warm. Luckily the weather for 2014 was ideal - 43 to 48 degrees while I was running with minimal wind. The loop course was flat and scenic - very pastoral! The volunteers and race organization were phenomenal. 2 water stops per loop which meant 16 total water stops. The availability of Clif gels each lap was a bonus. The water bottle tables were well organized and worked perfectly. Course monitors were encouraging reminding you to stay relaxed, concentrate on your form and focus on the runners ahead of you. Pacers were nice and helpful to have. The pace groups being 4 minutes below your BQ provided a nice cushion and the ability to really catapult yourself to a nice BQ if you sped up for the second half of the course. My only complaint is that according to course map there were supposed to be a table with bananas on the course - didn't see a banana til the food table after the race. Also would be nice to have rice cakes post race and not just bagels for people who desire a gluten-free option with their peanut butter. Since I BQ'd by almost 10 minutes, PR'd by 40 seconds, & negative splitted by 4 minutes, of course, I was elated! I will definitely keep this marathon on my list and recommend to friends who want to BQ! Great concept and execution by the volunteers and race director! Kudos for providing a quality event.
M. J. from Daytona Beach, Florida USA (9/18/2014) "Excellent and well organized" (about: 2014) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Absolutely superb organization and all involved in making it a sweet success! From the volunteers to the organizers of this event was stellar! This was only my 2nd marathon and my experience was great! The course, the water stations, the gel stations and the medals and the food everything perfect and well worth the trip!!
J. W. from Dixon, Illinois (9/18/2014) "Kudos to great organization and volunteers" (about: 2014) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Pacers (Dan and John) were awesome. They were to pace our group to a 3:36 finish and my personal time was 3:36:02. Beautiful day, scenic course, and great support from aid stations and spectators as well as fellow runners.
JOSEPH PULLIAM from Kentucky (9/18/2014) "Best Way to Get to Boston!" (about: 2014) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Great course. Great organization. Truly made you feel special.Having the option to use your own bottles was awesome. Volunteers were great. If you're looking to qualify for Boston, there is no easier way to do it.
john kosmatka from valparaiso indiana (9/18/2014) "Qualified for 2016, but will running it again!" (about: 2014) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Don't change a thing! I actually 'felt' like an elite runner. Volunteers were extremely helpful. I enjoyed the 8 lap experience. There were no surprises of where water and gatorade stations were, and I had a table with my own items.
L. M. from Indiana (9/18/2014) "Great race...best way to BQ!" (about: 2014) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Got my very first BQ at the Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon. Can't say enough good about the organization, course, volunteers, medals and shirts. All first class. Can't wait to run this one again!
Heather Kos from St. Charles, il (9/18/2014) "AWESOME RACE!" (about: 2014) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 If your goal is to get your BQ this is the right race. The 6:30 am start is perfect to avoid the heat. The elite water bottle tables were ideal if you like to mix your own specialty drink or like extra water. I used them to store my beans and gels. The spectators and volunteers were superb. Dave and Craig outdid themselves on this. The biggest bonus was getting a qualifying time for 2015 and 2016 Boston!
April Reed from Wichita, KS (9/18/2014) "Easy logistics, flat course" (about: 2014) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Couldn't have asked for a better day, easier logistics or a flatter course. I was worried about the 8 looper, but I really enjoyed it and was able to concentrate on running. Well worth the drive from Wichita, KS!
J. H. from Wheaton, IL (9/18/2014) "BQ'd by 13 minutes!!!" (about: 2014) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Last Chance BQ.2 Chicagoland Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 FANTASTIC experience. Most marathons have a finish line culture of 'congratulations' being shared everywhere. BQ.2s most frequented comment at the finish was 'Did you make it?'....THEN 'congratulations'. It was awesome...ONE GOAL...Get to Boston...VERY COOL and emotional environment. Thanks for helping us all get to BOSTON!

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