On January 1st, 2026, the IVS Grand Prix Series takes place in Peoria, Illinois. Entry to the event costs $5.00, making it an accessible option for athletes looking to start their racing calendar. The event begins at midnight, which is an unusual start time worth noting when planning your travel and accommodation. Peoria offers a range of hotels suitable for visitors attending local races, and the low entry fee means you can allocate more of your budget toward lodging and recovery. Since this event falls on New Year's Day, book accommodations well in advance, as hotels may fill quickly with both race participants and holiday travelers.
From the Race Organizer
IVS Grand Prix Participant Information The Grand Prix Series is a race circuit for IVS members that rewards participation in running and IVS events throughout the year. 12 IVS Grand Prix Series races offered $5.00 registration discounts to IVS Grand Prix Participants in 2024. Points are distributed across age groups and gender; age group is determined by participant’s age as of 31 December. Awards will be presented at the IVS annual meeting & awards ceremony (to be held on the 3rd - or 4th (snow date) - weekend of February the following year) and are awarded based on the number of races and volunteer opportunities completed and total points accumulated. Participants must complete three (live, not virtual) IVS Grand Prix Series Races and accumulate 20 volunteer points to be eligible for Annual Awards. All IVS Grand Prix Participants are eligible for IVS Grand Prix Series race discounts. Grand Prix Race Discount Codes are available to all currently registered Grand Prix participants Grand Prix Discounts on the Grand Prix event page .. Grand Prix Registration for 2026 is required. 2026 IVS membership required view Grand Prix Race Discounts and to be recognized and/or receive awards. Join IVS Renew IVS Membership What do we mean by "Grand Prix" race? There are a number of IVS Grand Prix Series races every year. These are the races that are officially recognized as Grand Prix races by our running club. Non Grand Prix races count for half points for GP participants. Complete IVS Grand Prix Participant Rules Race Director Information Questions? Contact the Grand Prix coordinator, Bill Holmes: email: bh26.2m@gmail.com - phone (text preferred): 309-839-6191 Facebook (post or message). 2026 Grand Prix Discounts 2026 Grand Prix Schedule 2026 Grand Prix Race Data Entry Form (Enter your races, volunteer events, and points) 2025 Grand Prix Discounts 2025 Grand Prix Schedule 2025 Grand Prix Results 2025 Grand Prix Race Data Form (Enter your races, volunteer events, and points into this sheet) 2024 Grand Prix Results GP Participants may enter their own races and race points. Self entry is NOT required. Races may still be submitted to IVS for entry into the score sheet. IVS will continue to enter points for IVS Grand Prix events (as time allows). Please either enter Volunteer Points and Non-Grand Prix event points (The Data Sheet is a work in progress, and may be refined in the future. Yes, you can still send the event name, distance, date and a link for the results to us. Share Share
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for January 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Peoria, IL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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When is 2026 IVS Grand Prix Series 2026 — Peoria, IL?
2026 IVS Grand Prix Series 2026 — Peoria, IL takes place on January 1, 2026. The race is held in Peoria, Illinois.
Where is 2026 IVS Grand Prix Series 2026 — Peoria, IL held?
2026 IVS Grand Prix Series 2026 — Peoria, IL is held at P.O. Box 69 in Peoria, Illinois.
Where can I find hotels near 2026 IVS Grand Prix Series 2026 — Peoria, IL?
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