In 74 days · Fri, Jan 1, 2027
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Friday, January 1st, 2027
123 Par 3 Lane, East Peoria IL
1 Mile
23–37°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
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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Race-day forecast says layers
23°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
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
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