2026 Belleville Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Belleville, Illinois
- Price $28.29
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 19th Annual Belleville Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in the charming town of Belleville, St. Clair! This beloved holiday tradition invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in a festive 5K course that winds through the heart of downtown Belleville. For our younger participants, ages 3-12, the Ginger Loop offers a delightful 1-mile run designed just for them, ensuring that everyone can join in on the fun!
This year, the event is conveniently located at 510 W. Main Street, making it easy for families to enjoy a day full of festive activities. After the race, celebrate your accomplishment at the awards ceremony while enjoying live music, delicious coffee and hot cocoa from our food truck, and bounce houses for the kids, creating a perfect holiday atmosphere. All participants in both the 5K and Ginger Loop will receive a long-sleeve event T-shirt, finish-line photos, and a tasty gingerbread cookie to savor. Don’t miss out on the chance to register during July for the lowest price of the season and snag an exclusive Gingerbread 5K scarf! Whether you're aiming for
This year, the event is conveniently located at 510 W. Main Street, making it easy for families to enjoy a day full of festive activities. After the race, celebrate your accomplishment at the awards ceremony while enjoying live music, delicious coffee and hot cocoa from our food truck, and bounce houses for the kids, creating a perfect holiday atmosphere. All participants in both the 5K and Ginger Loop will receive a long-sleeve event T-shirt, finish-line photos, and a tasty gingerbread cookie to savor. Don’t miss out on the chance to register during July for the lowest price of the season and snag an exclusive Gingerbread 5K scarf! Whether you're aiming for
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 19th Annual Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk and celebrate the holiday season with one of Belleville's favorite traditions!
Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to enjoy a festive course through downtown Belleville, while kids ages 312 can take part in the Ginger Loop, our fun-filled 1-mile run designed just for them! New this year! The entire event will take place at 510 W. Main Street, making it easier than ever to enjoy all the festivities. After crossing the finish line, stick around for the awards ceremony, live music from a local band, a coffee and hot cocoa truck, bounce houses for the kids, and more holiday fun!
All participants in both the 5K and Ginger Loop will receive:
A long-sleeve event T-shirt
Finish-line photos
A delicious gingerbread cookie
A fun and festive race experience
It's Christmas in July!
Register during the month of July to take advantage of our lowest registration price of the season. As an added bonus, everyone who signs up in July will receive an exclusive Gingerbread 5K scarf as a special swag item! Whether you're racing for a personal best, enjoying a family outing, or simply embracing
the holiday spirit, the Gingerbread 5K is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!
Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to enjoy a festive course through downtown Belleville, while kids ages 312 can take part in the Ginger Loop, our fun-filled 1-mile run designed just for them! New this year! The entire event will take place at 510 W. Main Street, making it easier than ever to enjoy all the festivities. After crossing the finish line, stick around for the awards ceremony, live music from a local band, a coffee and hot cocoa truck, bounce houses for the kids, and more holiday fun!
All participants in both the 5K and Ginger Loop will receive:
A long-sleeve event T-shirt
Finish-line photos
A delicious gingerbread cookie
A fun and festive race experience
It's Christmas in July!
Register during the month of July to take advantage of our lowest registration price of the season. As an added bonus, everyone who signs up in July will receive an exclusive Gingerbread 5K scarf as a special swag item! Whether you're racing for a personal best, enjoying a family outing, or simply embracing
the holiday spirit, the Gingerbread 5K is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!
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