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Melissa Blazier, left, talks to grandparents Rosemary and Bob Blazier during the 21st annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts Sunday, May 6, 2018. The event is organized in honor of Bob Blazier's contributions and dedication to the community.

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Jeremiah Johnson of Oakwood Hills approaches the finish gate during the 21st annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts Sunday, May 6, 2018. Around 250 participants turned out for the event which benefits Raue Center for the Arts.

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Participants leave the start line at the 21st annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts Sunday, May 6, 2018 in Crystal Lake.

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Joel Brown, right, Crystal Lake, and Steve Marshall, Woodstock, stretch at the start line before the 21st annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts Sunday, May 6, 2018. Participants could compete in a 5K walk/run or a 1 mile walk.

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Alyssa Milarski, 13, Crystal Lake, prepares to cross the finish line of the 21st annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts Sunday, May 6, 2018.

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Gus, a 2-year-old mixed breed, stands with owner Miriam Naponelli of Mt. Prospect and Ryan Simpson of Cary before the start of the 21st annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts Sunday, May 6, 2018. Naponelli and Gus completed the 5K as a team.

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A bobblehead of Bob Blazier sits inside the Raue Center for the Arts before the start of the 21st annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts Sunday, May 6, 2018. Bobbleheads are awarded to the team with the most participants.

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Camrin Severino, 16, Crystal Lake, performs with members of the McHenry County Youth Orchestra at the 21st annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts Sunday, May 6, 2018.

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Participants in Rosie's 1 Mile Walk pass in front of the Raue Center at the 21st annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts Sunday, May 6, 2018 in Crystal Lake.

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John Blazier, left, and Roger LaRouche, both of Crystal Lake, play with Snapchat before the start of the 21st annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts Sunday, May 6, 2018.

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Ryan Johnson, Winfield, encourages participants at the finish line of the 21st annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts Sunday, May 6, 2018.

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Kaitlyn Bauske, 5, Hoffman Estates, stretches with her mom Liz Bauske before the start of the 21st annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts Sunday, May 6, 2018.

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Mascot Tovar stands outside of the Raue Center for the Arts before the start of the 21st annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts Sunday, May 6, 2018. The mascot's name came from the original name of the building, which opened in 1929 as El Tovar.

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Participants leave the start line at the 21st annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts Sunday, May 6, 2018 in Crystal Lake. Around 250 participants turned out for the event which benefits Raue Center for the Arts.

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Rosemary Blazier poses for a photo with 2017 Junior Miss McHenry County Isabella Novalinski, 10, and Miss Pre Teen Land of Lincoln Rebecca Banner, 11, both of Crystal Lake, during the 21st annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts Sunday, May 6, 2018.