2026 Belleville Main Street Marathon and Half Marathon

Join us for an unforgettable day on September 26, 2026, as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Belleville Main Street Marathon and the designation of our Half Marathon as the Road Runners Club of America Illinois State Championship Event! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️
This year's event promises to be the biggest yet! Run along America's longest Main Street in the historic town of Belleville, IL, just a short drive from downtown St. Louis, MO.

🎁 Exciting Swag: The first 900 registrants will receive a stylish pair of GOODR SUNGLASSES as part of their registration! Don't miss out!

Both the full and half marathon courses cater to runners of all experience levels and feature scenic routes along Main Street and city roads. The full marathon is a USTAF-certified Boston Marathon qualifier that includes approximately 10 miles on a paved trail.

Participants will also enjoy bonus anniversary swag, including a soon-to-be favorite T-shirt and a stunning finisher's medal! 🏅
Post-race celebrations include delicious pizza from Belleville's Bennie's Pizza Pub, assorted snacks, and a special beer brewed exclusively for this event by Belleville's Shoehorn Brewing (for those ages 21+). Plus, enjoy the festive atmosphere with a DJ! 🎶

This marathon is a non-profit event with proceeds supporting local initiatives, including our community food pantry, Belleville Parks and Recreation Department, and a college scholarship fund for Belleville high school students. In 2025, we proudly donated $20,000 from race proceeds back into the community!

Come be part of a grassroots event organized by passionate volunteers from the Belleville Running Club and Toolen's Running Start.

📍 Location: 133 W Main St, Belleville, IL 62220-1501, United States
💻 More Information: bellevillemarathon.com