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Friday, January 1st, 2027
123 Par 3 Lane, East Peoria IL
1 Mile
23–37°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
18–35°F
dry
2025
30–34°F
dry
2024
24–35°F
dry
2023
36–50°F
dry
2022
21–35°F
rain
2021
24–32°F
rain
2020
26–46°F
dry
2019
29–34°F
dry
2018
-17–-3°F
dry
2017
19–41°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
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.
- Limited Availability: A limited number of shirts may be available on New Year’s Day.
- Included: Bib numbers, bonfire treats and Trolley Rides will be available to all participants.
Schedule of Events
- 3:00PM: Packet Pick-Up, fire pits and bonfire treats BEGIN at 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!
Important Notes
- 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.
Location
123 Par 3 Lane, East Peoria, IL
More Information
For further details, visit Get Lit New Year's Day Celebration.
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