The Belleville Running Club, informally organized in 2005, was founded with the simple goal of trying to assemble like minded individuals (runners) to share the often mundane task of the “long run.” Over the years, the BRC has developed into quite a bit more. After some time, we became officially organized as a Road Runners Club of America, many of our members have formed some pretty good friendships, and we have evolved into also being a civic-minded group that promotes and supports running and fitness in the Belleville area.

The official purpose of the BRC (per our bylaws) is to promote and encourage running as a sport and as a means of healthful exercise in our community; to promote and conduct races or other activities; to disseminate information through newsletters, flyers, presentations, meetings, and educational programs; and to offer opportunities for organized and informal socializing by members.

In addition to our group runs, we are co-organizer of the Belleville Main Street Marathon and St. Clair County Law Day 5K and Kids Run, host a 5K training program as well as other group training programs annually, have been involved in the Belleville Chili Cookoff, enter teams in the annual River to River Relay, have participated in the Get Up and Go campaign, and we participate in Belleville's adopt-a-trail program.

Our membership ranges from beginning runners training for their first 5K to runners that have completed dozens of marathons.