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Marathon Details - Belleville Main Street Marathon

North America Marathons > USA > IL > Belleville > Belleville Main Street Marathon

Belleville Main Street Marathon

Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon

Belleville, IL USA

September 28, 2024

http://www.bellevillemarathon.com

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Race Details

Course is mostly flat with some rolling hills. First half on city streets with second half on paved trails.

Contact Information

Name:	Mike Toolen
Address:	3260 Green Mount Crossing Dr, Shiloh, IL 6226
Phone Number:	618-628-9898
Email:	Email the organizers

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Number of Runners:	650
Fees & Deadlines:	TBD
Start Time:	0700
Course Highlights:	Takes place on America's longest main street.
Course Refreshments:	Water stops every 1-2 miles with water and sports drink. Energy gel available at multiple locations.
Certified? Certification:	Yes, IL22036NM
Race Day Registration:	Yes
Online Registration:	http://bellevillemainstreetmarathon.itsyourrace.com/
Packet Pickup Info:	To be posted on website. Race morning packet pickup will be available.
Marathon Ratings:	Course Scenery/Beauty/Interest: Good for First Timers: Crowd Support: Course Speed:

Runner Reviews (44)

Course 4.9

Organization 5.0

Spectators 4.7

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M. K. from St. Louis, MO (10/4/2023) "Great energy!!" (about: 2023) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Belleville Main Street Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 First half marathon for me and I really enjoyed it. The course was well marked. Lots of water stations and enthusiastic supporters. I had a lot of fun!
J. L. from South Carolina (11/7/2022) "Well Done" (about: 2022) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Belleville Main Street Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 I selected the Belleville marathon because 1) I needed an Illinois Marathon on my quest to make 50 states 2) the Metro extends from the St Louis Airport all the way past Belleville (no car rental needed). The course was hilly in places but manageable. The aid stations were well stocked by enthusiastic volunteers.I only gave organization 4 stars because I was forced to get a lyft to pick up my race packet about 10 miles away. I couldn't wait and pick up my packet on race morning because no drop bags were allowed and that would have required me to return to my hotel and back again. When I finished before the cutoff, the promised bbq sliders were all gone. I mention that only because I received an apologetic email several days later. I really appreciated that contact, most RDs could care less. I spent 4 days in Belleville and would highly recommend this Marathon and a visit to this very friendly town.
R. H. from Stl (10/1/2022) "Friendly" (about: 2022) 4-5 previous marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The marathon was just amazing, they added a half marathon this year, it is growing! Very well organized event with excellent runner support, just a great small town race with super volunteers!
M. C. from Greenville, IL (9/29/2022) "Great local race overall!" (about: 2022) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Belleville Main Street Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The race was well organized, upbeat, and fun! Will definitely run it again.
C. P. from Belleville , IL (9/28/2022) "FUN HOMETOWN RACE" (about: 2022) 4-5 previous marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Great Course, this is my 5th Half Marathon and the first for Belleville. Amazing Volunteers working the water stations . Plenty of water stations along the way . Would 100% recommend this Half.
M. E. from Belleville (10/25/2021) "Great job!!! Thank you!" (about: 2021) 3 previous marathons \| 3 Belleville Main Street Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Nice course change. Bike trail scenic easy to follow. Course mainly flat through mile 18 with a bit of a challenge mile 19-22. Plenty of aid stations and security. Lots of funny signs. Will do again next year! Sign me up!
M. T. from Belleville (10/14/2021) "Great course" (about: 2021) 6-10 previous marathons \| 4-5 Belleville Main Street Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I have run this race 4 out of the 5 years of in-person races. I have enjoyed each of the changes to the course. In 2021, the bike trail was really one of my favorite! The trail from mile 2-13 was fairly flat and easy to start the race. The stretch from mile 15-18 was very scenic. The race is very well organized and well supported. Can't wait to run again next year.
A. K. from St. Louis, MO (9/27/2021) "Highly Recommend!" (about: 2021) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Belleville Main Street Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This marathon was well-organized, with tons of funny signs and spectators along the way to keep up morale! The course was a little challenging with the last couple of miles mostly uphill, but would still highly recommend. Lots of stations along the way, and great after-race perks like physical therapy and bbq!
Elijah H. from Central Iowa (10/2/2019) "Great Job!" (about: 2019) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Belleville Main Street Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Easy packet pick up at Toolens the night before. Morning of event the free parking at the ramp a block away was great. The course was nice with only a couple of small climbs too. That park, Death Valley I think they called it, was definitely a mental challenge. But the Peter Pan group and tutu wearing group made it much easier. I also want to give a shout out to all the fuel stations!! With the heat and humidity, they were all necessary. By mile 22 when all you want is salt, someone had it! The volunteers are what makes this great. I don't know who was handing out the electrolyte frozen pops at around 17 but those were AMAZING. The neighborhood that has the school was extremely enjoyable. Every spectator smiled, said hello, and made me feel welcome. Great, great small event! Next time though can you make sure it's not so humid!! Great job BRC and glad my money is going to the Parks and Backstoppers as well!
E. G. from Lebanon, Mo. (10/1/2019) "Outstanding marathon" (about: 2019) 11-50 previous marathons \| 2 Belleville Main Street Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my 2nd year running this race and I will be back next year. Very well organized and the most water stations I have ever seen at a race. The volunteers were all so great and the neighborhoods were so supportive.

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M. K. from St. Louis, MO (10/4/2023) "Great energy!!" (about: 2023) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Belleville Main Street Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 First half marathon for me and I really enjoyed it. The course was well marked. Lots of water stations and enthusiastic supporters. I had a lot of fun!
J. L. from South Carolina (11/7/2022) "Well Done" (about: 2022) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Belleville Main Street Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 I selected the Belleville marathon because 1) I needed an Illinois Marathon on my quest to make 50 states 2) the Metro extends from the St Louis Airport all the way past Belleville (no car rental needed). The course was hilly in places but manageable. The aid stations were well stocked by enthusiastic volunteers.I only gave organization 4 stars because I was forced to get a lyft to pick up my race packet about 10 miles away. I couldn't wait and pick up my packet on race morning because no drop bags were allowed and that would have required me to return to my hotel and back again. When I finished before the cutoff, the promised bbq sliders were all gone. I mention that only because I received an apologetic email several days later. I really appreciated that contact, most RDs could care less. I spent 4 days in Belleville and would highly recommend this Marathon and a visit to this very friendly town.
R. H. from Stl (10/1/2022) "Friendly" (about: 2022) 4-5 previous marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The marathon was just amazing, they added a half marathon this year, it is growing! Very well organized event with excellent runner support, just a great small town race with super volunteers!
M. C. from Greenville, IL (9/29/2022) "Great local race overall!" (about: 2022) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Belleville Main Street Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The race was well organized, upbeat, and fun! Will definitely run it again.
C. P. from Belleville , IL (9/28/2022) "FUN HOMETOWN RACE" (about: 2022) 4-5 previous marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Great Course, this is my 5th Half Marathon and the first for Belleville. Amazing Volunteers working the water stations . Plenty of water stations along the way . Would 100% recommend this Half.
M. E. from Belleville (10/25/2021) "Great job!!! Thank you!" (about: 2021) 3 previous marathons \| 3 Belleville Main Street Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Nice course change. Bike trail scenic easy to follow. Course mainly flat through mile 18 with a bit of a challenge mile 19-22. Plenty of aid stations and security. Lots of funny signs. Will do again next year! Sign me up!
M. T. from Belleville (10/14/2021) "Great course" (about: 2021) 6-10 previous marathons \| 4-5 Belleville Main Street Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I have run this race 4 out of the 5 years of in-person races. I have enjoyed each of the changes to the course. In 2021, the bike trail was really one of my favorite! The trail from mile 2-13 was fairly flat and easy to start the race. The stretch from mile 15-18 was very scenic. The race is very well organized and well supported. Can't wait to run again next year.
A. K. from St. Louis, MO (9/27/2021) "Highly Recommend!" (about: 2021) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Belleville Main Street Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This marathon was well-organized, with tons of funny signs and spectators along the way to keep up morale! The course was a little challenging with the last couple of miles mostly uphill, but would still highly recommend. Lots of stations along the way, and great after-race perks like physical therapy and bbq!
Elijah H. from Central Iowa (10/2/2019) "Great Job!" (about: 2019) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Belleville Main Street Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Easy packet pick up at Toolens the night before. Morning of event the free parking at the ramp a block away was great. The course was nice with only a couple of small climbs too. That park, Death Valley I think they called it, was definitely a mental challenge. But the Peter Pan group and tutu wearing group made it much easier. I also want to give a shout out to all the fuel stations!! With the heat and humidity, they were all necessary. By mile 22 when all you want is salt, someone had it! The volunteers are what makes this great. I don't know who was handing out the electrolyte frozen pops at around 17 but those were AMAZING. The neighborhood that has the school was extremely enjoyable. Every spectator smiled, said hello, and made me feel welcome. Great, great small event! Next time though can you make sure it's not so humid!! Great job BRC and glad my money is going to the Parks and Backstoppers as well!
E. G. from Lebanon, Mo. (10/1/2019) "Outstanding marathon" (about: 2019) 11-50 previous marathons \| 2 Belleville Main Street Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my 2nd year running this race and I will be back next year. Very well organized and the most water stations I have ever seen at a race. The volunteers were all so great and the neighborhoods were so supportive.

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