Belleville Main Street Marathon

06/18/2026

100 DAYS UNTIL RACE DAY!
The countdown is officially on — just 100 days until the 10th Anniversary Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon!

Whether you're training for your first half marathon, chasing a marathon PR, or simply looking forward to another unforgettable race day on Main Street, now is the time to stay consistent and keep building toward your goals.

Not a runner? Volunteer with us on race day, we rely on hundreds of volunteers to keep our runners safe, hydrated and fueled!

100 days from now, hundreds of runners will gather in downtown Belleville, ready to take on 13.1 or 26.2 miles through our community.

Have you registered yet? There's still time to join us!
Who's running with us on September 26?

06/15/2026

Not every marathon has to be a major-city production.

One of the things that makes the Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon special is that it's a true community race. No fighting massive crowds. No hours-long commute to the start line. No overwhelming race morning logistics.

Park just a few blocks from the start. Pick up your packet race morning if needed. Walk to the start line. Run through a welcoming community. Cross the finish line and celebrate with fellow runners, volunteers, friends, and family.

While races like Chicago and Boston have their own incredible experiences, there's something uniquely enjoyable about a small-town marathon where everything is easy, friendly, and accessible.
That's the Belleville difference!

If you're looking for a race with a personal touch, a supportive atmosphere, and a stress-free race morning, we'd love to see you on Main Street this September!

06/12/2026

Only 200 Goodr Sunglasses Remaining! 😎

Don't miss your chance to score a pair of Goodr sunglasses when you register for the 2026 Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon.

The first 900 registrants receive a complimentary pair, and we're down to the final 200 pairs!

Whether you're planning to run the marathon or half marathon, now is a great time to secure your spot, lock in your registration, and claim your sunglasses before they're gone.
Register today!

When the 900 pairs are gone, they're gone!

The Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon is on Saturday September 26, 2026. It includes the following events: Belleville Main Street Marathon and Belleville Main Street Half Marathon.

06/01/2026

Volunteer Registration is Now Open!

The 10th Anniversary Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon wouldn't be possible without the hundreds of amazing volunteers who help make race day a success.
From course support and water stations to packet pickup and finish line support, volunteers play a critical role in making race day safe, successful, and memorable for our runners.

Sign up today: https://runsignup.com/Race/BELLEVILLEMAINSTREETMARATHONHALFMARATHON/Page/Volunteer-Info

Whether you're volunteering as an individual or as part of a school, church, business, or community group, we'd love to have you join us.

If you're part of a group or have never volunteered with us before, we're here to help! Contact Jenny and Joni at [email protected] with any questions.
Help us celebrate 10 years of running and community in Belleville! 🏃‍♀️

The Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon is on Saturday September 26, 2026. It includes the following events: Belleville Main Street Marathon and Belleville Main Street Half Marathon.

05/27/2026

Price Increase Coming Monday! ⏰

If you’ve been thinking about signing up for the Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon, now’s the time to commit!
Not only do prices increase on Monday, but it’s also getting to be the perfect time to start training for the FULL marathon. A training plan starts with registration.

Marathon: $90 → $105�
Half Marathon: $80 → $95

Lock in the lower price, set your goal, and start the journey to Main Street on race day.

04/29/2026

150 Days Until Race Day!

The countdown is ON until the Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon!

Now’s the time to lock in your training plan, set your goals, and get ready to take on Main Street. Whether you’re chasing a PR or your first finish, race day will be here before you know it.
Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time!�

04/24/2026

We’re at the Illinois Marathon Expo!

We’re back at it in Champaign-Urbana, promoting the Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon and connecting with the running community!

Come stop by and say hi — we’re also excited to be hanging out with our friends from the Road Runners Club of America, who helped designate our 2026 Half Marathon as an RRCA State Championship Event!

Good luck to all the runners racing in Champaign-Urbana today and tomorrow — go crush it!

04/14/2026

If you love the Belleville Main Street Marathon, we’d be honored to have your support! We’re in the running for Best Illinois Marathon, and every vote counts!

Cast your vote here:
https://www.findmymarathon.com/best-marathons/marathon-poll.php

It only takes a minute, and it means so much to our team, volunteers, and community who make this race so special each year. Thank you for being part of Belleville — let’s show them what our race is all about!

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04/10/2026

Good luck this weekend, runners!

Wishing the best of luck to everyone participating in the GO St. Louis Marathon events — go crush those miles! 💪🔥

If you’re at the expo, be sure to stop by and see us! You can find us near T-shirt pickup — we’d love to say hi!

03/22/2026

A long overdue presentation to the President, Dawn M. Elliot of Belleville Running Club ! We are thrilled to give $5000 towards the future BRC Endowment Fund. The club has been saving funds and will soon start an investment to fund future scholarships for our community. Happy Running to all! ❤️