Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration
- Date
- January 1, 2027
- Location
- 123 Par 3 Lane, East Peoria, IL
- Distance
- Get Lit w/ Shirt · Get Lit NO Shirt
From the Organizer
The 26th Anniversary Get Lit still offers the fire pits, s’more, marshmallows and hot cocoa. The trolley will run from 4:30 to 6:30pm for all participants to enjoy the lighted displays.
Cost for the Get Lit is $20 and will include a 26th Anniversary long sleeved Get Lit T-Shirt to the first 175 pre-registered participants. 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.
New this year, at 4:00pm is an organized, group start, unofficially timed one-mile fun run/walk with lighted medallions to the first 175 finishers. Participation in the run/walk is NOT mandatory to participate in the Get Lit. No dogs allowed and everyone must remain in the designated areas only.
Packet Pick-Up, fire pits and bonfire treats will begin at 3:00pm. Pre-registered Packet Pickup will be in the Fondulac golf course clubhouse. Walk-in registration on January 1st will be at the ticket booth to the Winter Wonderland.
The run/walk course through the Winter Wonderland will open at 3:00pm to 3:55pm for those wanting to warm up for the run or walk through the park. 4:00pm will be the official start of the organized fun run/walk. Only fun run/walk participants will be allowed on the course at 4:00pm. The one-mile course through the Winter Wonderland will close to Get Lit participants at 4:55pm. All Get Lit participants have to be off the course because the Winter Wonderland will open for vehicular traffic at 5:00pm.
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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
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
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration
- Date
- January 1, 2027
- Location
- 123 Par 3 Lane, East Peoria, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration?
- Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration is a running race held in East Peoria, Illinois on January 1, 2027. 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 Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration?
- Friday, January 1, 2027 in East Peoria, Illinois at 123 Par 3 Lane, East Peoria, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration
Jan 1, 2027