It’s time to register for the 14th Annual Bob Blazier Run For The Arts, brought to you by EISENMANN. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Raue Center For The Arts, located at 26 N. Williams Street in downtown Crystal Lake. Named after Bob Blazier, a zealous supporter of the arts, this event is an annual fundraiser for Raue Center. 100% of the proceeds benefit Raue Center’s programs including Mission Imagination (an educational program inspiring children through the performing arts), its visual arts galleries (a space to be inspired by local artists’ work), Sage Studio (all-age classes in theatre, film and improv), and its season performances.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. VISIT to download an application or to register online, or you can visit the Box Office at 26 N. Williams Street in downtown Crystal Lake. Register before April 25 and only pay $30. Plus, the first 700 registrants will receive a t-shirt. All registration forms and payment must be received by 11:59 pm on April 24, 2011 to be considered “pre-registered.” If not registering online, forms and payment can be turned in at Raue Center’s Admin Office, located at 108 Minnie Street in Crystal Lake.
Late-Registration (April 25 – May 1): VISIT to download an application or you can visit the Box Office at 26 N. Williams Street in downtown Crystal Lake (no online registration). All registrations on or after 12 pm on April 25, 2011 will increase to $35, and t-shirts will no longer be available. Forms and payment can be turned in at Raue Center’s Admin Office, located at 108 Minnie Street in Crystal Lake.
Pre-Registered Participant Packet Pick-Up (April 30): Pick-up your bib, t-shirt, chip timer and race packet at Raue Center For The Arts, located at 26 N. Williams Street in downtown Crystal Lake, between 10am – 2pm on April 30, 2011.
Race Timeline (May 1):
7:00 am – 7:45 am: Day-Of Participant Registration & Packet Pick-Up
8:00 am – 11:00 am: Arts Festival – Face painters, balloon artists, music & more!
8:00 am: Start Gun for 5K Run/Walk
8:45 am: 50-Yd Dash & Sack Races – Kids Under 12. No registration.
9:00 am: Awards Ceremony
Pancake Breakfast: Start your day off right or, end your run, with a pancake and sausage meal from our partners at Benedict’s La Strata. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased the day of the race at the designated pancake station. Grab your ‘cakes and hang out outside or take them on the go!
Route: Please log onto RAUECENTER.ORG and click on the Bob Blazier Run For The Arts logo to download the route PDF. The route will also be available in participants’ race packets.
Course: Flat asphalt and concrete course. Water will be available along the course, and food and drinks will be available at the finish line. Split times will be announced at miles 1, 2 and 3.
Awards:
Top male and female winners (1st place only) across all categories will be awarded a trophy and $50 gift card to Running Depot.
Male and female category (1st, 2nd & 3rd place) will be awarded medals and gift cards to local retailers.
Age Categories:
Under 11 12-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34
35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64
65-69 70-74 75+
Sponsors:
Accelerated Rehab, Advance Landscape, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Benedict’s La Strata, Centegra Health System, Conscious Cup Coffee, Countryside Flower Shop and Garden Center, Dalzell Jewelers, EISENMANN, Grand Rental Station, Home State Bank, L&V Distributors, Inc., Northwest Herald, OWC Pro IT Services, RFP Photography, Inc., Running Depot, Sage Products, Inc., Schaumburg Audi and Working World.
Questions
Contact Raue Center’s Administration Office at 815.356.9010.
About Raue Center For The Arts
Raue Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts. Celebrating their 10th anniversary season, they are proud to provide quality programming and strive to make it pertinent, available and affordable to all. Raue Center is delighted to welcome you back this year and looks forward to the next years and continuing to “Rock the Raue.”
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