New Year's Day Fun Run & Walk
New Year's Day Fun Run & Walk is a running race on January 1, 2027 in Bloomington, IL.
- Date
- January 1, 2027 (60 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Ready to start the New Year off on the right foot? Join us at Fleet Feet Bloomington at noon on January 1st for a free fun run and walk. Run or walk as little or as much as you'd like (event concludes at 1:00 pm). All paces welcome! The store will be open at 11:30 for a very special sale (details coming soon) but we will not be fitting for shoes (hope you can understand - this is a holiday for our team, too).
Anyone who pre-registers by 11:00 am and shows up to run will be eligible to win some fun prizes and store gift cards. Pre-registration will close at 11:00 am - you can still participate and sign our waiver in person at The Store.
On Run Day: If you are pre-registered you do not need to check-in. Anyone not pre-registered will need to sign a waiver. Stay warm in your car and plan your arrival time based on the following pace groups. We will take a photo of each group and take off in two minute increments.
12:00 pm // 8:00 - 10:00 minutes per mile
12:02 pm // 10:00 - 12:00 minutes per mile
12:04 pm // 12:00 - 15:00 minutes per mile
12:06 pm // 15:00+ minutes per mile & walkers
We will run our usual "W" route from the store - click here for a map of the route. Please be mindful of other participants when considering bringing your dog or a stroller - the route is a combination of sidewalks and streets.
For 1 mile head to the stoplight at Hershey and back.
For 2 miles stay on Washington the entire time and head to Evergreen Raquet Club and back.
For 3 miles complete the "W."
Learn more about all of our weekly and monthly fun runs here:
http://www.fleetfeetbloomington.com/training/weekly-runs
Events
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
18°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Normal 4ne, 5 mi from the venue.
About Bloomington, IL
Population
78,703
as of 2023
City Elevation
842 ft
Nearest Airport
BMI
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · 2 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 109 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 New Year's Day Fun Run & Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
60
Days to train
- Race
- New Year's Day Fun Run & Walk
- Date
- January 1, 2027
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New Year's Day Fun Run & Walk
Jan 1, 2027