The 26.2 mile marathon and 13.1 mile half marathon courses will be USATF certified. The marathon is also a Boston qualifier. The course will start in the business district of Schaumburg before touring into scenic Busse Woods featuring serene lakes, forests, prairie and an elk pasture. The diverse course is fairly flat with a few inclines at bridges. Miles will be marked along the course to help you keep pace with your goal time! Aide stations with water and sports drink as well as toilets will be located along the course, see course map for locations. Possible spectator locations are also shown on maps.