Ring My Bell 2026
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- 407 S View Street, Oreana, IL
- Distance
- 4.5 miles · 2 mile walk/run
From the Organizer
Featuring a 4.5-mile run and a 2-mile walk/run. The courses are flat and take place in town, with the 4.5-mile route venturing out/back on a country road. There will be a water stop on the 4.5-mile route that will be passed twice.
We encourage participants to dress in red, white and blue!
Delicious post-race food and beverages will be served. This year's menu: spaghetti, marina sauce, meat sauce, rolls, salad and - of course - the famous GOOD COOKIES!
CHECK-IN and SAME DAY REGISTRATION is 6:00am-7:15am. PLEASE HAVE EXACT CASH
Shirts can be picked up before the race from 6:00am-7:15am.
To be guaranteed a shirt, you must be registered prior to June 15th.
Any unclaimed shirts by July 10th will be forfeited
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION:
3/9/26 - 5/31/26... $35
PRICE INCREASE:
6/1/26 - 7/3/26... $40
AGE GROUPS for both distances:
- Male & Female -
10 & Under
11-17
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 & Over
We look forward to seeing you!
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
86°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Decatur Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Oreana, IL
Elevation
684 ft
Nearest Airport
DEC
Decatur Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 115 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Ring My Bell 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Ring My Bell 2026?
- Ring My Bell 2026 is a running race held in Oreana, Illinois on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Ring My Bell 2026?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Oreana, Illinois at 407 S View Street, Oreana, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Ring My Bell 2026?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Ring My Bell 2026
Jul 4, 2026