Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration
Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration is a running race on January 1, 2027 in East Peoria, IL, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- January 1, 2027 (162 days to go)
- Location
- 123 Par 3 Lane, East Peoria, IL
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the 26th Anniversary
Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration
Enjoy fire pits, s’mores, marshmallows and hot cocoa!
The trolley will run from 4:30PM to 6:30PM for all participants to enjoy the lighted displays.
Entry Fees
$30 includes a 26th Anniversary long-sleeved Get Lit shirt
$20 no shirt
A limited number of shirts maybe available on New Year’s Day
Bib numbers, bonfire treats and Trolley Rides will be available to all participants
Schedule of Events
- New Year's Day -
3:00PM - Packet Pick-Up, fire pits and bonfire treats BEGIN
Fondulac Golf Course Clubhouse
Walk-up registration will be at the ticket booth to the Winter Wonderland
3:00PM - Run/Walk course OPENS for warm up through Winter Wonderland park
3:55PM - Run/Walk course CLOSES for warm up
4:00PM - One-Mile Fun Run/Walk START
Organized unofficially timed mile run/walk with lighted medallions to the first 175 finishers
Only Run/Walk participants ALLOWED on course at 4:00PM
Participation in the Run/Walk is NOT mandatory to participate in the Get Lit Celebration
No dogs allowed!
4:55PM - Run/Walk course through Winter Wonderland CLOSES for Get Lit participants
5:00PM - Winter Wonderland OPENS to vehicular traffic
ALL Get Lit participants MUST BE OFF the COURSE
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
34°
Typical Low
19°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Peoria Gtr Peoria Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About East Peoria, IL
Population
22,485
as of 2023
City Elevation
599 ft
Nearest Airport
PIA
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 122 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.
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
162
Days to train
- Race
- Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration
- Date
- January 1, 2027
- Location
- 123 Par 3 Lane, East Peoria, IL
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Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration
Jan 1, 2027