Special Events

A year of BRC

The races we organize, the events we sponsor, and the traditions that make this club — from New Year's Day to Christmas Eve.

See dates on the calendar →
[Event photo]January 1

New Year's Run

Start the year the right way — on your feet with the club. [Add time, meeting spot and any post-run plans.]

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BRC Annual Dinner

Our yearly celebration of the club and its members, where the top BRC Momentum Pavement Legend receives the “Major Award.” [Add date, venue and ticket details.]

[Event photo]April

River to River Relay

We enter 2 to 3 teams in the 80-mile River to River Relay in Southern Illinois near Carbondale. Each runner covers about three 5Ks over the day. Hill training takes place in March and April at Our Lady of the Snows Shrine, and registration generally opens in January.

Register for this year's team

[Event photo]Spring

Law Day Run

In 2018 we became the main organizer of the oldest consecutive running 5K in Belleville. Please run or volunteer!

lawdayrun.com →
[Event photo]Spring & Fall

Trashy Runs

Twice a year, we hold an organized event to pick up trash along portions of the MetroLink trail in Belleville. Look out for these events on Facebook and in club emails.

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Beer Mile

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[Event photo]Last Sat. in Sept.

Belleville Main Street Marathon

Our signature race, which began in 2016 and is held the last Saturday in September. Please run, volunteer and/or sponsor this event.

bellevillemarathon.com →
[Event photo]October

Chili Cookoff Booth

Each year in October we sell chili at the Belleville Chili Cookoff — one of our most popular events. Look out for how to volunteer on Facebook and in club emails.

[Event photo]December

Jingle Bar Run

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[Event photo]December 24

Christmas Eve Run

A holiday run with the club on Christmas Eve. [Add time and meeting spot.]

Want to sponsor or volunteer?

Every BRC event runs on volunteers and local sponsors. We'd love your help.

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