WINNER … Nick Lanzer of Bryan wins the Thistle 5K Run in Fayette, with a time of 19 minutes and 46 seconds.
By: Jacob Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
jacob@thevillagereporter.com
The Third Thistle 5K Run took place in Fayette this past weekend. The event began at 8:00 a.m. at the Normal Grove Park.
Runners lined up at the start line and began their journey at the sounding of a horn. Competitors took off down Park Street and eventually turned onto North Gorham Street.
The route then took them onto East Spring Street, up North Cherry Street, back down on North Fayette Street and then back up Eagle Street. Everyone eventually made it back to East Industrial Parkway, which led them down to Park Street once again. There the finish line was held up, at the same spot where everyone began their run.
This year saw 56 individuals sign up for the race, and 52 who showed up to race. The number is comparable to the amount of people who turned out for the first annual 5K.
Those 52 runners competed for a first-place title in seven different age categories. Every category was represented this year except for the men’s 70 category.
Everyone who competed was given a medal, and those who signed up early received a t-shirt in their giveaway basket. Winners from each of the categories were also given a cup to commemorate their win.
After just 19:46, the first winner crossed the finish line and took the title of overall winner. Nick Lanzer from Bryan finished with that time, followed up by Caleb Johnson at 20:48.