Welcome to the 2024 Belleville Main Street Marathon and Half Marathon event, taking place in historic Belleveille, Illinois! Destination Race, Road Runners. Taking place along America’s longest Main Street, the Belleville Main Street Half Marathon is a destination race for many who want to experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Journeying through the city roads of Belleville, this road race is both scenic and fast, ideal for those looking to qualify for Boston! This is also a great event for elite runners and novice runners alike.
Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon
September 28, 2024
Belleville
Road
Ready to sign up?
100-500
Some Hills
Urban
High: 75°
/ Low: 52°
Beginning at 7:00 a.m on W Main Street nearby 1st Street, the Belleville Main Street Half Marathon takes runners throughout the downtown region for a scenic and historic course. First, it’s up toward Richland Creek. Reaching its highest point at West Main Street & Juanita Place, runners then turn around for the out-and-back design. It’s then a net descent back toward Richland Creek to finish. Water and Gatorade will be provided at aid stations found every two (2) miles throughout the course. Runners must finish within 3 hours 30 minutes in order to receive an official race time and finisher’s medal. Additional awards will be awarded to the top three (3) finishers for both the Male and Female categories, as well as the top three (3) finishers in each age group category.
Overview
Welcome to the 2024 Belleville Main Street Marathon and Half Marathon event, taking place in historic Belleveille, Illinois! Destination Race, Road Runners. Taking place along America’s longest Main Street, the Belleville Main Street Half Marathon is a destination race for many who want to experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Journeying through the city roads of Belleville, this road race is both scenic and fast, ideal for those looking to qualify for Boston! This is also a great event for elite runners and novice runners alike.
Course Description
Beginning at 7:00 a.m on W Main Street nearby 1st Street, the Belleville Main Street Half Marathon takes runners throughout the downtown region for a scenic and historic course. First, it’s up toward Richland Creek. Reaching its highest point at West Main Street & Juanita Place, runners then turn around for the out-and-back design. It’s then a net descent back toward Richland Creek to finish. Water and Gatorade will be provided at aid stations found every two (2) miles throughout the course. Runners must finish within 3 hours 30 minutes in order to receive an official race time and finisher’s medal. Additional awards will be awarded to the top three (3) finishers for both the Male and Female categories, as well as the top three (3) finishers in each age group category.
