Belleville Main Street 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!

03/30/2026

Don’t Get Fooled… Prices Are REALLY Going Up!
No tricks here — the price for the Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon increases on April 1st!
Register by March 31 at 11:59 PM to save:
🏃‍♂️ Marathon: $80 → $90
🏃‍♀️ Half Marathon: $70 → $80
Don’t wait and end up paying more — lock in your spot before the clock strikes midnight!

Don't forget first 900 people get free Goodr sunglasses!

Sign up now:
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Belleville/BELLEVILLEMAINSTREETMARATHONHALFMARATHON

03/26/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our longstanding Platinum Sponsors, ApexNetwork Physical Therapy and BJC Healthcare Memorial Hospital!

Their partnership plays a vital role in making the Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon possible year after year.

ApexNetwork Physical Therapy not only provides essential financial support, but also offers race day physical therapy services and bottled water, helping keep our runners supported from start to finish.

BJC Healthcare Memorial Hospital provides essential monetary support and critical medical support on race day, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants.

These organizations go above and beyond to support our runners and our community, and we truly couldn’t do this without them.

Please join us in thanking them for their incredible commitment! 🙌

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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! ❤️

03/03/2026

Training for Your First Full Marathon?

Here’s a simple 3-tip checklist to get you started:
✅ Follow a structured plan. Choose a plan that gradually builds mileage and includes rest days. Consistency beats intensity every time.

✅ Don’t skip long runs. Your weekly long run builds endurance and mental strength — it’s the foundation of marathon training.

✅ Practice race day. Train with the shoes, fuel, hydration, and pacing strategy you’ll use on race day. Nothing new on the start line!

If the Belleville Main Street Marathon is your first full — you’ve got this.

Comment if you’re training for 26.2!

02/17/2026

Miles That Matter

As part of our three-part community donation from the 2025 Belleville Main Street Marathon, we’re proud to donate $7,500 to the Community Interfaith Food Pantry — a nonprofit working every day to serve neighbors across our area.

Visit their site to learn more about their mission: 👉 https://www.feedbelleville.org/

This race is about more than finish lines — it’s about making a difference in the community we love. Thank you to our runners, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters for helping us turn miles into meaningful impact!