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Blizzard Ninth Annual 5k/10k and Health Fair

Blizzard Ninth Annual 5k/10k and Health Fair

Blizzard’s 9th Annual 5k/10K Run & Health Fair is a Huge Success!

When we’re working away behind the gates at Blizzard’s campus, surrounded by pets and pickup games, how do we make sure we stay focused? Well, there’s coffee, of course—but also exercise! In addition to our on-site boot camps, fitness centers, marital arts and yoga classes, every year we host 5K/10K “fun runs” at our campuses. This year marked our 9th annual event in Irvine, which was by far our most epic, with about 900 employees and their friends, families, strollers and dogs crossing the finish line!   

We started doing annual runs in 2009 to release a little pent-up energy prior to BlizzCon each year. In our first year, nearly 100 employees participated in the run, and we captured their run times with a clipboard and a smartphone stopwatch app.  Today, these runs are bit more legit, with official timing, a medal ceremony, runners bibs, a fitness expo, and, of course, custom commemorative t-shirts for all participants. The event’s become a staple of our fall season, and we’re extremely excited to celebrate our 10th annual run in 2018!

Some of our Irvine Runners

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Joseph Paul and Mom

Joseph, one of our pilot military interns running the 10K with his mom, who ended up winning a medal!

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Alex, Analee and Carlos

Running since 2011

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Bryan Chang

Bryan, from the Hearthstone team, came in during his Blizzard sabbatical just to run this 5K!

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Trevor Payne

This was Trevor’s second year running with his coworkers. He said he was very glad to work up a sweat before starting the workday.

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Jennifer and Emilie

This was Jennifer Lew and her daughter's first time running together! Nine-and-a-half-year-old Emilie "had a great time and felt so accomplished for finishing the race."

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Freddy Carillo

Freddy finished 70th for the 5K in his age group!

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Matt Cordner and Rexi

Rexi was the first dog to pass the finish line! "It's great to get together and do something that's fun and good for you too!" said Rexi’s owner Matt. "Rexi loves to run so I’m happy I was able to do it with her."

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Edward Crane and Family

The Crane family waited by the finish line to cheer their mom on as she finished the 5K.

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CAPPS Team

This was the first time Justin Lancaster, Joel Hays, Glenn Lee, Nicole Hayashida, and Mandi Gonzalez from the Corporate Applications (CAPPS) walked as a team.

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Hsing Lee

This was Hsing's sixth year running. "This gives us a break from work and we should do this more often, like twice a year"

Blizzard Campus Health Fare

The Blizzard Campus Health Fair coincided with the ninth annual 5K/10K run, and it was an epic success! We had over 50 vendors in attendance promoting everything from fitness services to healthy snacks, and more than 30 employees walked away with raffle prizes. There were free health screenings available, and attendees were treated to a Hi Striker carnival game, an on-site DJ, and free snacks.      

Irvine Photo Gallery

Austin 5k

Blizzard Austin also held their 7th annual 5k run on a beautiful, sunny day with 70 degree temperatures. They had about 150 participants (including visitors from neighboring businesses), and the run continues to get bigger every year!

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Austin 5k Top 3

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Austin 5k Top 3

Austin Photo Gallery

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