2026 Bob Blazier Run for the Arts

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Nearly 26 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.

The run begins in downtown Crystal Lake, right outside of the beautiful and historical Raue Center for the Arts. The course will take you through the quaint neighborhoods surrounding downtown crystal lake and wind you back to finish where you started.

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Get ready for San Diego’s most picturesque and beautiful point-to-point races - La Jolla Half Marathon, 10K and 5k, taking place on May 16, 2026.

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Whether you choose the Half Marathon, 10K or the 5K, the course gives you the best of Southern California: sweeping ocean views, cliffs that make you look twice, and that iconic stretch through Torrey Pines where the landscape opens up and reminds you why you love to run.

The finish line isn’t just a destination; it’s a celebration! Enjoy the vibrant festival atmosphere filled with music, delicious food, and vendors showcasing the latest running gear. Relax with complimentary recovery options like massages, cold plunges, TENS units, and massage chairs.

Every runner gets a finisher’s medal, race shirt, tote bag, food bag, and free race photos, so you can keep every smile, stride, and moment of victory.

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