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Belleville Runners Skip Races This Week, Focus Shifts to 2026 Schedule
Announcements for the Main Street Marathon and other local races provide the latest updates as the calendar moves forward.
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No competitive race results emerged from Belleville this week. Attention instead centers on confirmed upcoming events drawn from local listings.
Marathon and Half Marathon Set for September
The Belleville Main Street Marathon & Half Marathon marks its 10th anniversary and serves as the RRCA Illinois State Championship. It is scheduled for September 26, 2026, in downtown Belleville, Illinois. The event raises funds for community causes including a food pantry and college scholarships. Full marathon registration costs $105 during the June-July 2026 window.
Thanksgiving 5K and Kids Event Scheduled
The 15th Annual Belleville Thanksgiving 5K Run and Kids Turkey Chase is set for November 26, 2026, Thanksgiving Day, also in downtown Belleville, Illinois. This annual fixture continues the pattern of downtown starts for local road races.
Additional Annual Races Listed
The Chili Chase 5K stands as Belleville’s winter run, with its 13th edition noted in local listings. The Gingerbread 5K Walk/Run reaches its 18th annual edition as another downtown Belleville event. These races join the Main Street Marathon in providing consistent local options without overlap into the separate Spring Thaw 10K/5K held in Belleville, Ontario.
The listed events supply concrete dates and registration details that runners can use for planning. Registration windows and exact start locations in downtown Belleville remain tied to the published schedules.
Runners seeking entry should check the official sites for the Main Street Marathon and related events to confirm current availability and any updates to the $105 fee structure for the June-July period. Local listings continue to serve as the primary reference for winter and holiday races.