2026 Oktoberfest 5K Rennen & Weg

Join the 5-O 5K Donut Run for a Sweet Cause! 🍩🏃‍♂️

Presented by McLanahan Towing & Collision and Teklab Inc.

Get ready to run, munch, and support a great cause at the 5-O 5K Donut Run, hosted by the Collinsville Police Department for Special Olympics Illinois! This unique and fun event offers three delicious donut stops along the route—where each donut you eat shaves a minute off your time. It’s the perfect blend of fitness, community, and sweetness!

Whether you're a competitive runner or just in it for the donuts, the 5-O 5K promises a fun, challenging, and rewarding experience for everyone. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Illinois, helping to provide life-changing programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

So, come for the run, stay for the donuts, and make a difference in the lives of athletes while enjoying a one-of-a-kind race day! See you at the starting line!

All proceeds will go to beneifiting Special Olympics Illinois

Timing done by Toolen's Running Start

Trophies will be given to the top Female and Male runner. Medals will be given to the top three participants in each age category for female and male.

Event details and schedule

Race Day: Saturday July 25, 2026

Registration and Packet Pick-Up Begins: 6:00AM

(Bring a Photo ID and your registration sheet or confirmation paperwork)

5K Run/Walk Begins: 7:30AM

Race Registrations Received by July 10 at noon will receive a race T-Shirt

Race Registrations After July 10 at noon will NOT receive a race T-Shirt

3 Donut and water stations along the route.

Parking lots nearby include lots at Clay St and Center St, Main St and Seminary St, and 300 blk of W Clay St.

The race course will be the same as previous year.s Prepare yourself. It will start with a few hills, but then flatten out.

Like Running or Walking? Love Cider? This race is for you!

Join us on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 8:30am and 10:00am (you will select your start time during registration) for an exciting new event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Eckert's Belleville Farm! Eckert’s pledge to sustainable farming practices is unsurpassed. Sustainability in agriculture means meeting the food needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same. It encompasses farming methods that are environmentally sound, economically viable and protect public health. It also brings into consideration the working and living conditions of laborers, enhancement of the land upon which farming depends, the living and working conditions of laborers, and the ability to make the most efficient use of nonrenewable and on-farm resources. So, whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the cider and camaraderie this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience!

This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.

Registration Includes:

• T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!

• Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!

• Finisher Medal: Doubles as a bottle opener.

• Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk

• Results Posted Online

• A homemade Cider Donut

• ...and of course, a pour of cider!

Millstadt Biathlon & 5K

TAKE THE CHALLENGE! The Millstadt Biathlon tests your fitness level along with your cycling skills! The biathlon consists of a 5 mile run and a 22 mile ride through scenic farmland. Take on the challenge solo, or form a team. The rolling hills and community support make this a can't miss event. Are you thinking heels instead of wheels? Then, sign up for the 5K run!

Post-race beer and food await you at the finish line. Stick around because we will be handing out attendance prize gift certificates to Big Shark Bicycle Company. There will be free yoga in the park. So, don't forget to bring a mat or blanket! All proceeds go to the Millstadt Park Fund to help with many fun and exciting programs for kids of all ages.

Millstadt is located 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Sign up now and save! Race day registration will be available onsite.

The course closes at 11am, and anyone on course after 11am will be picked up by the trail vehicle.

The Italian Fest Committee is excited to host the 5K race and Kids Dash.

5K Course: The course is a flat and fast out & back route finishing on Main St.

Kids Dash: Distance will be a ~1/4 mile out & back on Main St after the 5K. Open to all kids 10 & under. Kids will receive a finishers medal.

Chip timing: Provided by Final Lap Racing

Awards: Top 3 Overall Male and Females and Top 3 in following Age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.

Early Bib &Shirt Pickup: Friday, September 18th, at Italian Fest on Main Street from 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Race Day Bib &Shirt Pickup: Saturday, September 19th, at Italian Fest on Main Street from 6:30am - 8:00am

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 Midwest town. Both the full and half marathon courses are ideal for runners of all experience levels and include Main Street and other city roads. The full marathon is a USTAF-certified Boston Marathon qualifier that also includes about 10 miles on a paved trail. In addition to bonus anniversary swag, registrants will receive a soon-to-be your favorite everything T-shirt and finisher's medal. Post-race celebrations include Belleville's Bennie's Pizza Pub pizza, a special beer brewed just for you by Belleville's Shoehorn Brewing (for those ages 21 and older), and a DJ for a festive atmosphere. The Belleville Main Street Marathon and Half Marathon is a non-profit event, with proceeds reinvested back into our community (community food pantry, Belleville Parks and Recreation Department, and a college scholarship fund for Belleville high school students), with $20,000 being donated from 2025 race proceeds. We are a grass-roots event organized by dedicated volunteers from the Belleville

Running Club and Toolen's Running Start.

2026 REGISTRATION AND ENTRY FEES:

FULL MARATHON*

• Jan 10-Jan 16: $50

• Jan 17-Jan 31: $65

• Feb 1-Mar 31: $80

• Apr 1-May 31: $90

• Jun 1-July 31: $105

• Aug 1-Sep 19: $120

• Sep 20-Sep 26: $130

*Must be at least 18 years old to participant in the full marathon.

HALF MARATHON**

• Jan 10-Jan 16: $45

• Jan 17-Jan 31: $55

• Feb 1-Mar 31: $70

• Apr 1-May 31: $80

• Jun 1-July 31: $95

• Aug 1-Sep 19: $110

• Sep 20-Sep 26: $120

**Must be at least 13 years old to participant in the half marathon. A parent or legal guardian must register participants younger than 18 years of age and agree to the event waiver.

To be guaranteed an event shirt size, registration must be completed by September 13.

Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.