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Belleville Main Street Marathon - Sep 28, 2019 - Belleville, IL
Over 200 runners descended on downtown Belleville, IL, last weekend for the
4th Annual Belleville Main Street Marathon, which was held Saturday,
September 28th. Winning the race was Jon Yoch, 31, in 2:57:55. Jason Seger,
42, was second in 3:09:36, and Jerod Honrath, 45, was third in 3:10:49.
In the women's race, Mary Kronable, 31, was first in 3:27:33. Nicolette
Schnettgoecke, 19, was second in 3:32:06. Raechel Tinius, 31, was third in
3:34:05.
Eight of the total finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon. The
Belleville course starts downtown and stretches to the Signal Hill
neighborhood to the west and Brookmeadow Estates near SWIC to the east. The
race is organized by the Belleville Running Club and Toolen's Running
Start.
Race day weather was a bit warm and a bit humid, but the threatening
thunderstorms held off and turned into clear skies toward the end of the
race. More than 300 enthusiastic volunteers, a tremendously cooperative
city and its police force, and emergency and medical personnel made for a
successful race as was evident from the glowing reviews, some of which can
be found on www.marathonguide.com, said race organizers.
"Belleville goes all out for this event. This year (2019) was even more
enjoyable than last year. The community participation is outstanding. Like
a hometown parade. I love how the various neighborhoods compete. Makes you
want to get to the next one to see what they've come up with. Organization
is fabulous. Cannot believe how many volunteers there are. Every one of
them enthusiastic and urging you on. Water and Gatorade every mile or two -
fabulous. Well done, Belleville!," said K. B. from St Louis, MO
"As runners ourselves, we strive to put on a race that we'd like to run"
said Sarah West, co-race director. "The volunteers are plentiful, the water
stops often, and the post-race spread, food from the award winning Beast
Craft BBQ, can't be beat."
This local race has been gaining traction outside of the local region with
participants from 14 states this year and recognition by raceraves.com as
the second best marathon in the state of Illinois. Registration for the
Belleville Marathon continues to grow as well, with nearly 250 registering
in 2019.
Next year's race will occur on September 26, 2020. Additional information
can be found on the race website at www.BellevilleMarathon.com.
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