Belleville Main Street Marathon
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Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon
The Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Belleville, Illinois. The event center is 19 Public Square (Main and First Streets), Belleville, IL 62220. It comprises two road races that run along Main Street and other city roads.
Distances include:
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half marathon (13.1 miles)
The full marathon is described as USTAF-certified and is a Boston Marathon qualifier. The full course also includes about 10 miles on a paved trail. Registrants receive an event T-shirt and a finisher's medal. The first 900 registrants are scheduled to receive Goodr sunglasses; 500 of those sunglasses remained listed as available.
Entry uses tiered fees: the full marathon fees range from $50 to $130 and the half marathon fees range from $45 to $120 depending on registration date. Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. To be guaranteed an event shirt size, registration must be completed by September 13. Age minimums apply: participants must be at least 18 years old for the full marathon and at least 13 years old for the half marathon; participants under 18 require a parent or legal guardian to register and agree to the waiver.
Post-race provisions listed include pizza from Bennie's Pizza Pub, a special beer from Shoehorn Brewing available to those 21 and older, and a DJ. The event is nonprofit; proceeds are reinvested in local causes such as the community food pantry, Belleville Parks and Recreation Department, and a college scholarship fund for Belleville high school students. The event is organized by volunteers from the Belleville Running Club and Toolen's Running Start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
