Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Belleville, IL
On September 26, 2026, 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! Join us for our 10th anniversary of our full marathon, with fabulous swag for all event participants, and we encourage you to rise to the challenge of 26 (point 2) miles on the 26th, in 26!!! As you make your way down Main Street, enthusiastic volunteers will greet you on every corner, providing incredible support and cheers with the charm of a Midwest town. Our full marathon is a USTAF-certified Boston Marathon qualifier and features about 16 miles of city roads, including Main Street, and approximately 10 miles on a paved trail, making both the full and half marathons accessible for runners of all experience levels! Participants will receive a soon-to-be your favorite everything T-shirt and a finisher's medal as part of their registration. After the race, join us for a celebration featuring 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 to keep the atmosphere lively as you celebrate your remarkable achievement. The Belleville Main Street Marathon and Half Marathon is a non-profit event, with proceeds reinvested back into our community (community food pantry, Belleville Parks and Recreation Department, and a college scholarship fund for Belleville high school students. The event is organized by the Belleville Running Club and Toolen's Running Start.
2025 REGISTRATION AND ENTRY FEES:
- FULL MARATHON*
Jan 12-Jan 18: $50
Jan 19-Jan 31: $65
Feb 1-Mar 31: $75
Apr 1-May 31: $85
Jun 1-July 31: $100
Aug 1-Sep 20: $115
Sep 21-Sep 27: $125
*Must be at least 18 years old to participant in the full marathon. - HALF MARATHON**
Jan 12-Jan 18: $45
Jan 19-Jan 31: $55
Feb 1-Mar 31: $65
Apr 1-May 31: $75
Jun 1-July 31: $90
Aug 1-Sep 20: $105
Sep 21-Sep 27: $115
**Must be at least 13 years old to participant in the half marathon.
To be guaranteed an event shirt, registration must be completed by September 13. Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
