In April of 2009, over 9,000 people from across the United States took part in the inaugural Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon, and it was an instant hit! Now it
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I did the inaugural Illinois Half Marathon last year. I have done inaugural races in the past so I wasn't expecting much from this race. I was pleasantly surprised by this race starting with packet pick-up. When I went to get my shirt, they were out of my size. Instead of having me take a Men's XL, they offered to mail me a women's small. That was refreshing! Day of the race it was cold. They let us stand in Assembly Hall and use the WARM bathrooms. The race course was well marked, scenic, and had ample water stations. Volunteers were great, there were spectators, and finishing on the 50 yard line of Memorial Stadium was very memorable. I can't wait to do it again this year.