Fayette Thistle Run 5K

Event Overview

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.

Race Details

• Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
• Time: 8:00 AM
• Location: Normal Grove Park, Fayette, OH
• Course: The run/walk will begin on Park Street, wind through residential streets of Fayette, and finish back at Park Street.

Participation Information

This event is for both runners and walkers. Get your friends and family together and join us for a morning of fun and exercise while supporting Fayette's community arts festival!

• Awards: Given to first-place finishers in different age groups.
• T-Shirts: All participants registering by May 1st will receive a t-shirt.
• Finisher Medals: All runners/walkers will receive a finisher medal.

Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday, May 22nd
• Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Location: 601 W. Main Street, Fayette
• Race Day Pickup: Available at the park starting at 7:00 AM.

Registration Fees

• Until May 1st: $25.00
• May 2nd to May 22nd: $30.00
• Race Day: $35.00

More Information

To register or for more details, visit the Fayette Thistle Run 5K page.