Bob Blazier Run For The Arts 2025

EMBRACE THE LEGACY AND KEEP THE BLAZIER SPIRIT THRIVING

The Bob Blazier Run For The Arts is a fun, family friendly way to be active and support the community. Winding through the beautiful residential streets of Crystal Lake, the 5K Run and the 1Mile Run/Walk both move through a flat, easy to navigate course. While some register for a fun, carefree, and easygoing way to experience the spirit and goodwill of the community, others run the 5K with a more competitive spirit. Whether competing against others or simply trying to outpace their own personal bests, experienced runners put themselves to the test every year in the Blazier Run. Medals are given out to the fastest times in each age group, and the overall male and female runners with the fastest time take home gift certificates to Running Depot as well as coveted Bob-Bobblehead trophies.

Having trouble registering online? - please call (815) 356-9010 x114 to register or sign up on site on May 4th.

Register early! Race shirts are guaranteed to those who register by April 12th! If registering after April 12th, 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 12th or after while supplies last.

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 May 2nd 12-4pm

Saturday May 3rd 12-4pm

Team Challenge Participants – To help us mitigate the crowd, please pick up your team packets on Friday May 2. The team captain is responsible for picking up all team member packets.

Event Day Schedule (Race start times subject to change if health/safety needs arise):

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 (if enough particpants)

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

Donate in Bob's name on the Raue Center website: For those interested in making a donation to Raue Center during The Bob Blazier Run, please VISIT THE RAUE CENTER WEBSITE BY CLICKING HERE. Don't worry, the donation page will open in a new tab so you won't lose your place here!

Gather your friends, family and co-workers and participate in the TEAM CHALLENGE!! A great shared experience for all involved. Take a shot at bringing a coveted "Bob Bobblehead" back to the office, church, or home that your team represents. 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

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

• A Category TBD