Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon

🏆 Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon

Get ready to make history with us on Saturday, September 26, 2026, as we commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Belleville Main Street Marathon and our Half Marathon being designated as the Road Runners Club of America Illinois State Championship Event!!! This year promises to be our biggest and most exciting event yet, and we want you there to help celebrate as you experience the excitement of running America's longest Main Street in the historic town of Belleville, IL, in the heart of America and just a short drive from downtown St. Louis, MO!

🎉 Anniversary Celebration Highlights

• Swag: The first 900 registrants will receive a pair of goodr sunglasses as part of their registration!
• Challenge: Rise to the challenge of 26.2 miles on the 26th to receive even more swag!
• Support: Enthusiastic volunteers on every corner, providing incredible support and cheers.
• Course Details: Both the full and half marathon courses include Main Street and other city roads, with the full marathon being a USTAF-certified Boston Marathon qualifier.

🍕 Post-Race Celebration

• Food: Enjoy Belleville's Bennie's Pizza Pub pizza after the race.
• Beer: A special beer brewed just for you by Belleville's Shoehorn Brewing (for those ages 21 and older).
• Atmosphere: A DJ will provide a festive atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.
• Community Impact: Proceeds are reinvested back into our community including a food pantry and a scholarship fund.

💲 2026 Registration and Entry Fees

FULL MARATHON*

• Early Bird: Jan 10-Jan 16: $50
• Next Phase: Jan 17-Jan 31: $65
• Regular: Feb 1-Mar 31: $80
• Late Registration: Sep 20-Sep 26: $130

*Must be at least 18 years old to participate in the full marathon.

HALF MARATHON

• Early Bird: Jan 10-Jan 16: $45
• Next Phase: Jan 17-Jan 31: $55
• Regular: Feb 1-Mar 31: $70
• Late Registration: Sep 20-Sep 26: $120

Must be at least 13 years old to participate in the half marathon. A parent or legal guardian must register participants younger than 18 years of age and agree to the event waiver.

📅 Important Dates

• T-Shirt Guarantee: To be guaranteed an event shirt size, registration must be completed by September 13.
• Entry Fees: Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

🔗 More Information

For more details and to register, visit the official race page.