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Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 8:00 AM | Crystal Lake, IL
The Bob Blazier Run for the Arts is a fun, family-friendly way to get active and support your community! Winding through the scenic residential streets of Crystal Lake, the event features a 5K Run/Walk and a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk on flat, easy-to-navigate courses. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or enjoying a carefree stroll, the Blazier Run is a chance to celebrate community, fitness, and the arts. Medals go to the fastest in each age group, while the overall male and female winners earn Running Depot gift certificates and the coveted Bob-Bobblehead trophies.
Register now and save $10 by signing up before April 9!
5K Run/Walk: $35 before April 9 | $45 after
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: $25 before April 9 | $30 after
All registration fees include mandatory processing charges. Early registration guarantees your race shirt! After April 9, shirts will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. Non-participants can also purchase a shirt for $20 while supplies last.
Having trouble registering online? Call 815-356-9010 x114 or register on-site on May 3rd.
Raue Center for the Arts | 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
Friday, May 1: 12 PM – 4 PM
Saturday, May 2: 12 PM – 4 PM
Team Challenge participants: please pick up all team packets on Friday, May 1. The team captain is responsible for collecting all packets.
7:00 AM – On-site registration begins
8:00 AM – 5K Run/Walk Shotgun Start
8:10 AM – 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Shotgun Start
8:45 AM – Kids 50-Yard Dash (if enough participants)
9:00 AM – Awards Ceremony onstage under the Raue Center marquee
Early in 2025, Crystal Lake lost a beloved icon. Bob Blazier, known fondly as “Mr. Crystal Lake,” passed away at 98. For nearly seven decades, Bob exemplified what it means to put service above self, improving education, healthcare, and business in the community. Raue Center is proud to continue his legacy through the Blazier Run.
How It Started: Thirty years ago, this 5K charity event was created to honor Bob’s remarkable contributions. He envisioned the race as a way to give back to the performing arts center he helped rebuild—what we now know as Raue Center.
Gather your friends, family, and co-workers for the Team Challenge! Compete for fun and glory while helping the arts. Categories include:
Greatest Overall – Largest team by participants
Most Money Raised – Includes donations from participants and supporters
Best Average Team Time – Fastest overall average 5K time
Category TBD
Before registering, establish a Team Name. All team members must pre-register to participate. Take a shot at bringing a coveted “Bob Bobblehead” back to the office, church, or home that your team represents!
Join us for the 29th Annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts! Run, walk, or cheer—every step helps support the arts and strengthens our community. Together, we honor Bob’s memory and keep his legacy alive for generations to come.
Register today to secure your spot, your race shirt, and your chance to make a difference in Crystal Lake!
https://www.rauecenter.org/
© Copyright 2021. Raue Center For The Arts. Raue Center charges ticketing fees that help our non-profit theater survive and maintain the historic facility. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Raue Center does not offer refunds on tickets purchased even if the performance is canceled or postponed. In the unlikely event of cancellation for any reason, Raue Center will strive to reschedule the event but it is clearly understood that the cancellation might not be possible with the Artist. In the event the performance cannot be rescheduled, a credit for a future Raue Center show(s) will be issued. Please contact the Box Office for more information.
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