2022 Belleville Main Street Marathon 

Saturday, September 24

Course

The full and half marathons will begin and end on Main Street near First Street in historic downtown Belleville, IL. Both courses will be certified, with the full marathon being a Boston Marathon-qualifying course. The FULL  MARATHON will be on about 16 miles of city streets, including America's longest Main Street, and about 10 miles on the St. Clair County Transit District's paved biking/walking trail. The HALF MARATHON will be on city streets, including America's longest Main Street. Full marathon participants must be at mile 13 by 10:23 AM or they will be transported by an official race vehicle to another point on the course and allowed to cross the finish line with an unofficial time and to receive a finisher medal. HALF MARATHON participants must complete the course by 10:30 AM to receive an official race time, although they still will be eligible for a medal upon completion of the course.

Packet Pickup

10 AM to 6:00 PM Friday, September 23, at Toolen’s Running Start, 3260 Green Mount Crossing Drive, Shiloh, IL 62269.

5:30 to 6:30 AM Saturday, September 24, at near the start line near Main Street and First Street.

Hydration

Water stations that also will provide lemon lime Gatorade will be located about every 2 miles on the course. Gu will be available at several locations (please check back later for specific locations).

Restrooms

Porta-potties/restrooms will be located at the start/finish line area and near all water stations on the course.

Finisher Medals/Awards

All race finishers will receive a medal at the finish line. Awards for the top 3 male and female, male and female Master’s, and male and female wheelchair finishers will be presented at 11 AM in the marathon plaza area just east of the finish line. Age group awards will be presented around 1 PM in the marathon plaza area. Awards will not be mailed but can be picked up at Toolen’s Running Start beginning September 27.

Post-Race Refreshments

Post-race refreshments include food from Belleville restaurants, beverages by Grey Eagle Distributors in Belleville, and other goodies from local businesses.

Event Medical Support

Medical officials are prepared to treat injuries that may occur during this event. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is providing a medical tent and personnel at the start/finish line area and on the course. In addition, medical personnel will be located throughout the course.

Parking

Parking is available at numerous city owned parking lots indicated below or curbside where allowed, including the following:

• Lot at corner of North High Street and East A Street (behind Lincoln Theatre)
• Lot at South Jackson and East Washington (behind Copper Fire)
• Lot at corner of North 3rd Street and West Main (across from Governor French)
• Lot at corner of South High Street and East Washington (behind Ben's)
• Lot at corner of West B Street and North Illinois Street

Race-Day Photos

Professional photos will captured by Rutster Photography and can be viewed and purchased at the company's Belleville Main Street Marathon gallery (click here).

The Streaker Award

Participants who ran EACH of the 5 past in-person Belleville Main Street Marathons (2016-2019, 2021) will be recognized with our commemorative Streaker Award. Please ask for your award at packet pickup.

FOR MORE INFO: Visit bellevillemarathon.com. For specific questions, e-mail info@bellevillemarathon.com or contact Toolen’s Running Start at 618-628-9898 or www.runningstartsports.com.