Bob Blazier Run For The Arts

CALLING ALL CHARACTERS, HEROES, VILLAINS, ROCKSTARS, AND SUPERSTARS! Raue Center calls on YOU to run with a flair for the dramatic by dressing as your favorite character from movies, books, tv, film, comics, or music. Bring a costume and strut your stuff as you race to raise funds for Crystal Lake's historic downtown theater! THE HISTORY - 24 years and RUNNING! Twenty five 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 Blazier's unparalleled community accomplishments. Bob was to name a charity of his choice and he chose Raue Center For The Arts. Twenty four years later, the event continues to grow and build community, just like Bob. For over 60 years, Bob has truly defined what it means to be a community minded citizen. His dedication and commitment to education, healthcare, and building business is something to be celebrated and admired.

*ONLINE pre-registration closes on April 28th at 11:59pm. Once closed - please call (815) 356-9010 x14 to register or sign up on site on May 2nd.

Register early! Race shirts are guaranteed to those who register by April 17th! If registering after April 17th, shirts will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. If you aren't participating in the 5K or 1 Mile events but will be joining us on event day, you can purchase a shirt for $20 through April 17th.

PRE RACE PACKET PICKUP Packet pickup for the Bob Blazier Run is taking place at:

Raue Center for the Arts

26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake, IL

Friday April 30th 12-4pm

Saturday May 1st 12-4pm

Team Challenge Participants – To help us mitigate the crowd, please pick up your team packets on Friday April 30th. The team captain is responsible for picking up all team member packets.

Event Day Schedule:

7:00 AM on site registration begins

8:00 AM Bob Blazier Run For The Arts 5K Run/Walk Shotgun start

8:10 AM Rosie's 1 mile Shotgun Start

8:45 AM Kids 50 Yard Dash

9:00 AM Awards Ceremony Onstage under the Raue Center Marquee

Gather your friends, family and co-workers and participate in the TEAM CHALLENGE!! Run as your favorite movie cast,superhero team, music group, or characters from books! The possibilities are only bound by your imagination! Before registering, establish a Team Name. Make sure all team members know the Team Name so they can join the team when they register themselves - All team members must pre-register to participate in the Team Challenge.

Trophies to the top team in the following categories:

• Greatest Overall - The team with the greatest number of participants

• Most Money Raised - The team that raises the most money, this includes additional donations made at the time of registration, donations submitted by non-participants on this site and funds turned in on event day

• Most Team Spirit - to be judged by costumed participation

• Best Average Team Time - The team with the fastest overall average 5K race time

RUN THE RACE AT YOUR PLACE AND PACE - Can’t make it on event day but want to contribute to the cause? Register as a VIRTUAL RUNNER! Virtual Runner registration is $30, and if you register before April 17th includes an event shirt and shipping! Shirts will be mailed to the address given within the registration process after the event. Virtual Runners who register after April 17th will receive shirts if the correct size is still available. Thank you for your support!!

Below are details on running our virtual race!

• Run anytime between April 28 and May 2, 2021.
• Choose your own course
• Most importantly….have fun and enjoy the time outside!

All participants will receive an official Bob Blazier Run For The Arts Race Shirt!

Follow these easy steps to prepare for your tracking:

TRACKING STEPS 1. Download the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to your phone and create an account or scroll down to log into an existing account 2. Follow this link and click "Start Virtual Run" button to add the Bob Blazier Run For The Arts to your in-app virtual events 3. To record your run between April 28 through May 2, simply click the flag icon in your app, select the Bob Blazier Run For The Arts and follow prompts to start recording Once you have completed your distance in the app, save your workout and it will automatically post to Race Roster results. (This step must be followed from your mobile device)

VIEWING AND POSTING MANUAL RESULTS If you plan to record using another software or tracking device or post manually from what is recorded on your watch, simply head here and "Submit Virtual Result" between April 28 and May 2, 2021.

FAQS:
- To record with tracking on the ASICS Runkeeper™ app, you will need to run or walk with your phone or with a connected wearable (see instructions below)
- You do not have to track with these technologies, it is optional!
- More detailed end-to-end instructions (with images) for using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to track your virtual event are linked here
- Instructions to link a recent activity recorded on a FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch linked here
- Steps to connect your FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch to the Runkeeper™ app are linked here
- Steps to manually post your results on Race Roster (not using the app) are linked here

If you have any technical questions, please reply to this email and the Race Roster team will support you. Take pictures out there! get creative with your finish line - share your images and stories with us in the Facebook group and tag us on social!

We look forward to seeing your name on the results board. Remember that you can run, walk, roll, or skip your distance