BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20230507T130000Z DTEND:20230507T150000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:26th Annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts "Pajama Run" DESCRIPTION:RUN IN YOUR PAJAMAS!\nTwenty-seven years ago\, a 5K charity event was born to honor Bob Blazier's unparalleled community accomplishments. At the time\, Bob was working tirelessly with a handful of community champions to reinvigorate downtown Crystal Lake by renovating\, reconstructing\, and raising the curtain on a new performing arts center. Recognizing the important future role that Raue Center would play for the community\, Bob asked that this new 5K race benefit the historic non-profit theater.\n\n\n\n\nNow\, in 2023\, the race continues to grow and build community\, just like Bob. For over 60 years\, "Mr. Crystal Lake" 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.\n\nThis year Bob and Raue Center are keeping it comfy with a 5K/1 Mile "Pajama Run!" Roll out of bed and come down in your favorite PJs\, nightshirts\, or nightcaps and run for the arts for a chance to win a coveted BOBble Head Trophy!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nRegistration fees\n\n\n\n5K Run/Walk\nPrice changes in 2 months 13 days\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n $30.00\n\n Early Bird Pricing\n \n\n Now registering Jan 14 Apr 21\n \n REGISTERFOR 5K RUN/WALK\n \n \n \n $35.00\n \n\n Apr 22 May 2\n \n \n \n \n \n $40.00\n \n\n May 3 May 7\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1 Mile Fun Run/Walk\nPrice changes in 2 months 13 days\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n $20.00\n\n Early Bird Pricing\n \n\n Now registering Jan 14 Apr 21\n \n REGISTERFOR 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK\n \n \n \n $25.00\n \n\n Apr 22 May 2\n \n \n \n \n \n $30.00\n \n\n May 3 May 7\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nEvent Details: The 26th Annual Bob Blazier Run For The Arts\n\n\nRUN IN YOUR PJs! Bob and Raue Center are keeping it comfy as we celebrate the 26th annual Bob Blazier Run. Roll out of bed and race in your favorite PJs and nightshirts. Bring a blanket\, bring your teddy bear and raise funds for Crystal Lake's historic downtown theater! A STORIED HISTORY - 26 years and RUNNING! Twenty seven 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 six 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.\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Event Pricing\n Thru April 21\n April 22-May 2\n May 3 - Event Day\n \n \n \n \n 5K Run/Walk\n $30.00\n $35.00\n $40.00\n \n \n 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk\n $20.00\n $25.00\n $30.00\n \n \n\n\nHaving trouble registering online? - please call (815) 356-9010 x14 to register or sign up on site on May 7th.\n\n \n\nRegister early! Race shirts are guaranteed to those who register by April 16th! If registering after April 16th\, 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 16th or after while supplies last.\n\n \n\nPRE RACE PACKET PICKUP Packet pickup for the Bob Blazier Run is taking place at:\n\nRaue Center for the Arts\n\n26 N. Williams St.\, Crystal Lake\, IL\n\nFriday May 5 12-4pm\n\nSaturday May 6 12-4pm\n\n \n\nTeam Challenge Participants To help us mitigate the crowd\, please pick up your team packets on Friday May 5. The team captain is responsible for picking up all team member packets.\n\n \n\nEvent Day Schedule (Race start times subject to change if health/safety needs arise):\n\n7:00 AM on site registration begins\n\n8:00 AM Bob Blazier Run For The Arts 5K Run/Walk Shotgun start\n\n8:10 AM Rosie's 1 mile Shotgun Start\n\n8:45 AM Kids 50 Yard Dash\n\n9:00 AM Awards Ceremony Onstage under the Raue Center Marquee\n\n \n\nGather 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.\n\n \n\nTrophies to the top team in the following categories:\n\n Greatest Overall - The team with the greatest number of participants\n\n 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\n\n Most Team Spirit - Embrace the theme and get your team out and running in their Pajamas! A Bobblehead will go the team who truly embraces the most comfortable aspects of the run: PJs and nightshirts will be considered with special consideration given to blankies\, woobies\, stuffies\, and teddies!\n\n Best Average Team Time - The team with the fastest overall average 5K race time\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\nEvent schedule\n\n\n \n \n May 5 12:00 PM CDT - Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up 12P-4P at Raue Center\n \n \n May 6 12:00 PM CDT - Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up 12P-4P at Raue Center\n \n \n May 7 7:00 AM CDT - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up\n \n \n May 7 8:00 AM CDT - 5K Race Start\n \n \n May 7 8:10 AM CDT - 1 Mile Race Start\n \n \n May 7 8:45 AM CDT - Kids 50 Yard Dash\n\n\n\n\n \n\nContact information\n\n\n\n Event contact\n \n James Knight\n\n\n\n\n\n Email\n \n jknight@rauecenter.org\n\n\n\n\n\n Phone\n \n 815-356-9010 x14\n\n\n\n\n\n Website\n \n Visit website X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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\nTwenty-seven years ago\, a 5K charity event was born to honor Bob Blazier&rsquo\;s unparalleled community accomplishments. At the time\, Bob was working tirelessly with a handful of community champions to reinvigorate downtown Crystal Lake by renovating\, reconstructing\, and raising the curtain on a new performing arts center. Recognizing the important future role that Raue Center would play for the community\, Bob asked that this new 5K race benefit the historic non-profit theater.
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Now\, in 2023\, the race continues to grow and build community\, just like Bob. For over 60 years\, "\;Mr. Crystal Lake"\; 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.

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This year Bob and Raue Center are keeping it comfy with a 5K/1 Mile "\;Pajama Run!"\; Roll out of bed and come down in your favorite PJs\, nightshirts\, or nightcaps and run for the arts for a chance to win a coveted \;BOBble Head Trophy!

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Event Details: The 26th Annual Bob Blazier Run For The Arts

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RUN IN YOUR PJs! \;Bob and Raue Center are keeping it comfy as we celebrate the 26th annual Bob Blazier Run. Roll out of bed and race in your favorite PJs and nightshirts. Bring a blanket\, bring your teddy bear and raise funds for Crystal Lake'\;s historic downtown theater! \;A STORIED HISTORY - 26 years and RUNNING! \;Twenty seven 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 six 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.
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Having trouble registering online? - please call (815) 356-9010 x14 to register or sign up on site on May 7th.

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Register early! Race shirts are guaranteed to those who register by April 16th! \;If registering after April 16th\, 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 16th or after while supplies last.

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

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7:00 AM on site registration begins

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

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8:45 AM Kids 50 Yard Dash

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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.

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\n LOCATION:Raue Center For The Arts 26 N Williams St Crystal Lake IL 60014 UID:e.138.13448 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260413T102642Z URL:https://business.carygrovechamber.com/events/details/26th-annual-bob-blazier-run-for-the-arts-pajama-run-13448 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR