Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

On September 27, 2025, get ready to experience the excitement of running America's longest Main Street in the historic town of Belleville, IL, situated in the heart of America and just a short drive from downtown St. Louis, MO! 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 small town.

• Location: 19 Public Square, Belleville, IL
• Marathon Qualification: Our full marathon is a USTAF-certified Boston Marathon qualifier.
• Course Features: About 16 miles of city roads, including Main Street, and approximately 10 miles on a paved trail.
• Post Race Celebration: Enjoy Belleville's Bennie's Pizza Pub pizza and a special beer brewed just for you by Belleville's Shoehorn Brewing (for those ages 21 and older).

🎽 Participant Benefits

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 a DJ to keep the atmosphere lively as you celebrate your remarkable achievement.

• Race Medals: Every finisher will receive a medal.
• Event Shirts: Registration by September 14 guarantees an event shirt.
• Community Benefit: The Belleville Main Street Marathon and Half Marathon is a non-profit event, with proceeds reinvested back into our community.
• Organizers: This event is organized by the Belleville Running Club and Toolen's Running Start.

💰 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 participate 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

There is no age restriction to register for the half marathon.

To be guaranteed an event shirt, registration must be completed by September 14. Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

For more details, visit our race page at BELLEVILLE MAIN STREET MARATHON & HALF MARATHON.