Way of Lights Run
Updated
Friday, January 1, 2027, first start 5:00 PM, in Belleville (442 S. DeMazenod Dr). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after December 1.
Course and race notes
We are looking forward to gathering together- runners, volunteers, families, community businesses at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Fundraiser to enjoy the Annual Way of Lights colorful Christmas display!!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Friday, January 1
2027 · in 55 days
Start time
5:00 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Tue Dec 1 (in 24 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Jan 1 (in 55 days)
Opened Sep 17, 2026
Race day in Belleville
Weather
41° / 26°F
Typical high and low for January 1, with a 26% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Cahokia St Louis Airport, IL (3.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:17 AM – 4:48 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Friday. The 5:00 PM start is after sunset, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.4 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Thu Dec 31
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.