2026 Belleville Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk
2026 Belleville Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Belleville, IL, featuring the 1 Mile and 5K distances, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (159 days to go)
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 3–12 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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
50°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Belleville Siu Rsch, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Belleville, IL
Population
41,722
as of 2023
City Elevation
490 ft
Nearest Airport
BLV
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 26 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Belleville Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
159
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Belleville Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- December 5, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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2026 Belleville Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk
Dec 5, 2026