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Belleville Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk

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Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Belleville (510 W Main Street). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $25 to $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after December 5.

Course and race notes

Join us for the 19th Annual Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk and celebrate the holiday season with one of Belleville's favorite traditions!

In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.

Race details

Date

Saturday, December 5

2026 · in 28 days

Start time

8:00 AM

Earliest wave

Location

510 W Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220

Area: Metro East (Illinois), St. Louis

Course

Road or path

Paved course

Distances

1 mile5K

Price

$25 to $30

Plus the platform's processing fee

5K goes up after Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)

Registration

Open

Online signup closes Sun Dec 6 (in 29 days)

Opened Jul 1, 2026

Race day in Belleville

Weather

50° / 31°F

Typical high and low for December 5, with a 25% chance of rain.

NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Belleville Siu Rsch, IL (7.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.

Daylight

7:02 AM – 4:39 PM

Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 58 minutes after sunrise.

Calculated for the race location.

Near the start

Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions

Parking

41 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.

Places to eat

  • Casa Maria Mexican Grill restaurant0.5 mi
  • Margaritas restaurant0.5 mi

Nearest public restroom: 0.3 mi from the start.

Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.

Plan your trip

For the night before, Fri Dec 4

Where to stay

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