Way of Lights Run

JAN

1

2026

Start the New Year in Belleville on January 1 with the Way of Lights Run, a fundraiser for the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows offering a 5K and a 1.5 mile walk. Register by December 17 to guarantee your long sleeve TEK shirt.

Thu 1 Jan 2026

Swansea, Illinois

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event details

The Way of Lights Run takes place on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in Belleville, IL (62223). It is held as a fundraiser for the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows and is associated with the Annual Way of Lights display. The event includes the following distances:

5K Run/Walk
1.5 Mile Walk

The 5K entry fee is $35 and the 1.5 mile walk fee is $25. Entry fees increase after December 17, 2025 at 11:59pm CST.

Additional information

Long-sleeve Way of Lights Run TEK shirts are provided to all participants in both events. Participants who register by December 17 will have their shirt size guaranteed. The event description notes participation by runners, volunteers, families, and community businesses and encourages sharing photos and videos on the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Facebook page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run/walk

1.5 Mile Walk