Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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: Expect fabulous swag, including great giveaways for participants!
• Challenge: Rise to the challenge of 26.2 miles on the 26th, and receive bonus swag!
• Support: Enjoy support from enthusiastic volunteers along the race route.
• Course: The full marathon is a USTAF-certified Boston Marathon qualifier that includes about 10 miles on a paved trail.

🎉 Post-Race Festivities

Post-race celebrations include Belleville's Bennie's Pizza Pub pizza, a special beer brewed just for you by Belleville's Shoehorn Brewing (for those ages 21 and older), and a DJ for a festive atmosphere.

• Pizza: Enjoy delicious pizza from Bennie's Pizza Pub.
• Special Beer: Try a unique brew from Shoes Horn Brewing for those 21 and older.
• DJ: Dance and celebrate with live music at the post-race party.
• Community Impact: Proceeds support local initiatives, including a food pantry and a college scholarship fund.

📅 Registration Details

The Belleville Main Street Marathon and Half Marathon is a non-profit event, organized by dedicated volunteers from the Belleville Running Club and Toolen's Running Start.

🚀 2026 Registration and Entry Fees:

FULL MARATHON*

• Jan 10-Jan 16: $50
• Jan 17-Jan 31: $65
• Feb 1-Mar 31: $80
• Apr 1-May 31: $90
• Jun 1-July 31: $105
• Aug 1-Sep 19: $120
• Sep 20-Sep 26: $130

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

HALF MARATHON

• Jan 10-Jan 16: $45
• Jan 17-Jan 31: $55
• Feb 1-Mar 31: $70
• Apr 1-May 31: $80
• Jun 1-July 31: $95
• Aug 1-Sep 19: $110
• 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.

👕 Event Shirt and Policies

To be guaranteed an event shirt size, registration must be completed by September 13.

Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

🔗 More Information

For more details and to register, visit the official race page: Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon.