Raue Center Announces 21st Annual BOB BLAZIER RUN FOR THE ARTS, 5/6

Raue Center For The Arts is excited to announce the 21st Annual Bob Blazier Run For The Arts. Lace up your running shoes and help preserve the arts in your community at 8 a.m. on May 6, 2018!

"Raue Center is proud to have the Bob Blazier Run For The Arts as one of our signature special events. We take the honor of bearing Bob's name very seriously and always see the run as an opportunity to build our community through a fun, active and family-friendly event," says Raue Center's Development Manager, James Knight. "The proceeds from this run help us further our mission of making high quality arts and arts education accessible to all our friends in McHenry County - and beyond!"

The inception of the Bob Blazier Run For The Arts began 22 years ago, when Mike Splitt announced the interest of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce in organizing a 5k in honor of Bob Blazier's unparalleled community accomplishments. Bob Blazier was asked to choose a charity to benefit from the event, and he named Raue Center - a 501(c)3 organization.

21 years later, the event continues to grow and build community, just like Bob Blazier. For over 50 years, he 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.

The 5k run will begin outside the beautiful and historical Raue Center in downtown Crystal Lake. The course will take runners through the quaint neighborhoods surrounding the downtown area and wind them back to finish where they started.

Don't want to commit to a full 5k but still want to get active and support the arts? Rosie's 1-Mile Walk was designed just for you! It is perfect for a stroll with family, friends, neighbors or anyone who would enjoy a scenic walk on a beautiful Sunday morning. Bring dogs, strollers, rollerblades, wagons, unicycles or just your two feet!

Show team spirit by participating in the Team Challenge! The challenge is easy! Get as many employees, business partners, friends and family together to compete. Trophies will be awarded to the top team in the following categories: Greatest Overall, Most Money Raised, Most participants under the age of 13 and Best Average Team Time.

Early Bird registration runs through April 24, 2018 at signmeup.com/bbrunforthearts.com. Early Bird registration is $38 and includes a race day t-shirt. Registration after April 24 is $43. Registration for Rosie's 1-Mile Walk is $20. Packet pick-up will be held May 4 and 5 from 12 - 4 p.m. at The Running Depot in Crystal Lake. Day of packet pick-up will begin at 7 a.m. on May 6. For more information, visit rauecenter.org.

The 21st Annual Bob Blazier Run For The Arts is made possible through the generous support of Eisenmann Corporation. Eisenmann Corporation is a full service solutions provider offering engineering, project management, project execution and commissioning as well as after sales support on a global scale. Eisenmann Corporation has fostered the arts throughout their global presence.

Raue Center would also like to thank corporate sponsors Stryker, Dorion-Gray Retirement Planning, Northwest Herald, Georgio's Chicago Pizzeria & Pub, Centegra Health System, Star 105.5, Countryside Flower Shop and Garden Center, Caufield & Flood and Home State Bank for their support of the 21 st Annual Bob Blazier Run For The Arts.

About Raue Center For The Arts

Raue Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts. For 16 years, they have provided quality programming - striving to make it pertinent, available and affordable to all. As a painstakingly restored, 1920s regional Showcase Theatre named for its benefactor-Lucile Raue-Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Named on the League of Historic American Theatres, Raue Center is one of the finest examples of restored art and decor in the nation. The 750-seat theatre, located in historic downtown Crystal Lake, IL, is a gathering place for our region's citizens and has become a true destination. For additional information, visit rauecenter.org, facebook.com/RaueCenter and twitter.com/RaueCenter.

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