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Bob Blazier Run For The Arts
Sunday, May 2, 2010 8:00 am
Building Community…Supporting the Arts…Staying Active
Online registration is now closed. Please register on site.
Download a registration form.
About Bob
13 years ago, Mike Splitt stood up at a chamber of commerce dinner to announce that the chamber wanted to organize a 5K event in honor of Bob’s unparalleled community accomplishments. Bob was to choose the charity of his choice and he chose Raue Center For The Arts. Thirteen years later the event continues to grow and build community, just like Bob. According to Mike, Bob’s annual race day quip is that he’s “glad that it’s not a memorial race”!
For nearly 50 years Bob has truly defined what it means to be a community-minded citizen. His dedication and commitment to education, health care and building business is something to be celebrated and admired.
Event Details
Rosemary’s Walk
In celebration of Bob’s greatest love, Rosemary, we are naming our 1-mile event “Rosemary’s Walk”.
Corporate Challenge
Is your business community-minded? Then this challenge is for you….sign up 10 or more employees (and/or their family members) for the 5K and pay only $25 ($5 discount). The team with the most participants wins. Make sure to name a team captain because he/she will be emailed a “secret” challenge that must also be taken in order to win! The prize? The infamous Bob Blazier gym shoe trophy (past winners include Centegra Health System and Crystal Lake Bank and Trust) and your choice of either a private night at the movies for your employees and their families (we provide the soda and popcorn) and you choose the movie –OR– pizza and beer for 20 people.
Family & Friends Challenge
Are you a bit competitive? This challenge encourages you to create a team consisting of 10 or more friends/family for the 5K and pay only $25 or Rosemary’s Walk and pay only $13. The team with the greatest number of participants wins! Prizes are the same as the corporate challenge with one exception—his gym shoe trophy will be replaced with her gym shoe trophy.
Kids 50-yard Dash
Children 12 and under only. No registration required. Ribbons awarded to top finishers.
Non-Profit Showcase
As a way to emulate Bob’s commitment to building community we have invited other non-profits to share their mission and raise awareness for various causes in McHenry County.
Community Pancake Breakfast
What a better way to celebrate community than a pancake breakfast! This will be our inaugural and we hope you’ll join us. Costs: $3 for children 12 and under, $5 for adults. Breakfast will be served from 7:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Collect Pledges
Want to help us fund raise? Collect pledges! Simply download our pledge form and return it with your donations on race day.
Awards
Race-day t-shirts given to the first 300 registrants (5K and Rosemary’s Walk ONLY). Top place finishers receive awards and/or prizes. Top 5K finishers in designated age groups will receive awards. (Age groups: 11 and under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-70, 71 and older.)
Fees
5K
Adult $30 ($35 after April 23)
Child under 12 $20 ($25 after April 23)
5K Corporate Challenge or Family and Friends Challenge
Adult $25 ($30 after April 23)
Child under 12 $15 ($20 after April 23)
Rosemary’s 1-Mile Walk
Adult or Child $15
Rosemary’s 1-Mile Walk Family and Friends Challenge
Adult or Child $13
Important Dates and Times
Early Bird Registration
March 1-April 23
Register online or by mailing the registration form and payment to: Raue Center For The Arts
108 Minnie Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Packet Pick-Up
Packets are available at the theatre for pick-up on the following dates and times:
April 30 12:00—5:00 p.m.
May 1 12:00—4:00 p.m.
Race Day: May 2
Events begin at Raue Center at 26 N. Williams St.
6:30—7:45 a.m. Onsite Registration
8:00 a.m. 5K
8:45 a.m. Rosemary’s 1-Mile Walk
9:00 a.m. Kids 50-Yard Dash
9:30 a.m. Awards Ceremony, on-stage, at Raue Center
Course Information
Course
Flat asphalt and concrete course. Water available along the course, food and drinks available at the finish line. Hear split times at miles 1, 2 and 3.
Rosemary’s 1-Mile Walk Route
Begin at 26 N. Williams St. and Brink St. and proceed south on N. Williams St. Turn right on Crystal Lake Ave., right on Grant St., left on Woodstock St., left on Walkup Rd., left on Brink St., left on Grant St., right on Woodstock St. and a final right back on N. William St.
5K Route
Begin at 26 N. Williams St. and Paddock St. and proceed south on N. Williams St. Turn right on Franklin St., left on Wallace Ave., right on Union St., right on McHenry Ave., left on Douglas Ave., right on Dole Ave., left on Oak St., right on Woodstock St. and a final right back onto N. Williams St. (Course Cert. Code: IL-03005-JW)
Questions
Contact Laurie Bivona at 815.356.9010 × 17 or lbivona@rauecenter.org.
Thank You To Our Event Sponsors
Centegra Health System, Sage Products, Chiro One Wellness Centers, Benedict’s La Strata, Dorion-Gray Retirement Planning, Home State Bank, Working World, The Running Depot, Material Girl, Georgio’s Chicago Pizzeria and Pub, Dick’s Sporting Goods, L&V Distributors, Schaumburg Audi, Costco, Crystal Lake Park District
