125 Year Alumni Celebration

CELEBRATING 125 YEARS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE!

Hello Methodist College community! We hope you'll save the date and join us in celebrating the 125th anniversary of Methodist College presented by CEFCU, on September 19 and 20, 2025.

ALUMNI & FRIENDS RECEPTION

Friday, September 19, 2025 | 5pm -7pm

Methodist College Commons

Reconnect and reminisce with fellow classmates as we celebrate 125 years of Methodist College! Enjoy the atmosphere while appetizers and drinks are served. A short program will begin at 6:15 p.m. with an address from the Chancellor, Dr. Kayla Banks. Tours of the College will take place following the program. End the evening as we raise a glass to toast to the past, present and future of Methodist College.

  • Heavy appetizers, drinks and a short program
  • $25 per ticket
  • Registration required by September 5, 2025

RSVP for Alumni and Friends Reception

EDGE FUN RUN

Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 8am - 9am

Methodist College Campus

Kick off our Saturday celebration at our ninth annual EDGE Fun Run! Come together with your community to walk a 1.25K, run a 5K, or simply cheer on those who do as we all celebrate 125 years of Methodist College! Food, drinks, and carnival activities will follow.
(The event is weather permitting. There is no rain date.)

Registration: 

  •  May 1 - July 31 | $34.09
  • Aug 1 - Aug 24 | $39.44
  • Aug 25 - Sep 20 | $44.79 (Shirts No Longer Offered)

Friday, September 19th
3:00-6:00 PM Packet Pickup at Methodist College
7600 N Academic Dr, Peoria, IL 61615

Saturday, September 20th
7:00 AM Packet Pickup and Late Registration
8:00 AM Fun Run
9:00 AM Carnival

Edge Fun Run Registration

METHODIST COLLEGE CARNIVAL

Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 9am - 1pm

Methodist College Parking Lot

The 125th Anniversary Celebration will conclude with the Methodist College Carnival! The Carnival is open to the Methodist College community and all surrounding areas - we welcome everyone to join in on the fun as we wrap up our celebration! 
(The event is weather permitting. There is no rain date.)

  • FREE ADMISSION 
  • Open to the public
  • Inflatables, games, dunk tank, food trucks, face painting, balloon animals and more!

Questions: Please call Sara at 309-671-2754.