2027 Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon
Belleville Main Street Marathon offers a historic Illinois State Championship race experience.
Race Date
Oct 23, 2027
Location
Belleville, IL
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 23, 2027
- Location
- Belleville, Illinois
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 2,102
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Belleville Main Street Marathon and Half Marathon, designated as the Road Runners Club of America Illinois State Championship, invites runners to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2026. This event offers a unique opportunity to run down America's longest Main Street in historic Belleville, IL, a charming Midwestern town just a short drive from St. Louis.
With recent fields of around 544 finishers, the race draws participants from approximately 17 states, indicating a growing draw. The course, primarily on city roads including Main Street, is noted as being ideal for all experience levels and is a USTAF-certified Boston Marathon qualifier for the full marathon. The half marathon is a loop course, suitable for those seeking a fast time.
This event promises a festive atmosphere with enthusiastic volunteers lining the course and special anniversary swag for early registrants, including the first 900 to receive goodr sunglasses. Post-race festivities include local pizza and a specially brewed beer, capping off a day of community and running celebration.
Race-provided description
Get ready to make history with us on Saturday, September 26, 2026, as we commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Belleville Main Street Marathon and our Half Marathon being designated as the Road Runners Club of America Illinois State Championship Event!!! This year promises to be our biggest and most exciting event yet, and we want you there to help celebrate as you 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! Our anniversary celebration will feature fabulous swag, including the first 900 registrants will receive a pair of goodr sunglasses as part of their registration!!! And we encourage you to rise to the challenge of 26 (point 2) miles on the 26th, in '26 to receive even more swag!!! As you make your way down Main Street on race day, you will be greeted by enthusiastic volunteers on every corner, providing incredible support and cheers with the charm of a Midw…
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 23, 2027
Start Time
TBA
Start Location
19 Public Square, Belleville, IL, 62220
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Small Town
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Quality Score
Standout695 years running
~544 finishers a year
growing or steady
24% returning runners
6 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 20 states
winner 1:09:10
typical high 77°F
Historical Finish Times
How 2,102 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
2,102
Median time
2:11:16
Latest turnout
697
States
24
Turnout by year
2022–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the 2027 Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon?
The 2027 Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon is held on Saturday, October 23, 2027.
Where does the 2027 Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Belleville, Illinois.
What distances does the 2027 Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2027 Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The 2027 Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the 2027 Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,102 runners who have completed the 2027 Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon.
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