Fayette Thistle Run 5K 2026 — Fayette, OH

Date
May 23, 2026
Location
Fayette, OH
Venue
Fayette Park Pavillion
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $35.00
Events
Thistle Run 5K
Includes
T-Shirt
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Registration for the Fayette Thistle Run 5K runs between $25 and $35. The event takes place on May 23, 2026, in Fayette, Ohio, based at Fayette Park Pavilion. The race offers a 1-mile distance and starts at 8:00 AM. This makes it an accessible option for runners looking for an early morning event in a small-town setting. With its straightforward format and reasonable entry fee, it's a practical choice for those training in the area or seeking a quick local race.

From the Race Organizer
Bull Thistle Arts Festival, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Fayette, Ohio, is excited to host the 5th Annual Thistle Run 5K, a fundraiser for the annual Bull Thistle Arts Festival. The Bull Thistle Arts Festival Inc. believes very strongly in promoting fun community events for Fayette and we would love to have you join us in our effort to raise money to make the Bull Thistle Arts Festival bigger and better. This event is for both runners and walkers and will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 8:00am at Normal Grove Park in Fayette. Our run/walk will begin on Park Street, on the east side of Normal Grove Park and wind its way through residential streets of Fayette, north of US Route 20. The Finish line is back on Park Street at Normal Grove Community Park. Get your friends and family together and join us for a morning of fun and exercise while supporting Fayette's community arts festival! Awards will be given to the first-place finishers in different age groups. All participants who

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Fayette Thistle Run 5K 2026 — Fayette, OH?

Fayette Thistle Run 5K 2026 — Fayette, OH takes place on May 23, 2026. The race is held in Fayette, Ohio.

Where is Fayette Thistle Run 5K 2026 — Fayette, OH held?

Fayette Thistle Run 5K 2026 — Fayette, OH is held at Fayette Park Pavillion in Fayette, Ohio.

Where can I find hotels near Fayette Thistle Run 5K 2026 — Fayette, OH?

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