Thoroughbred Classic 5K

43rd Annual Thoroughbred Classic 5K

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 26, 2026

Event Overview

• Join Us: The 43rd annual Thoroughbred Classic 5K on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM at Lexington’s historic Keeneland Race Course.
• Family-Friendly: Organized by Bluegrass Runners, the event is family-friendly and benefits several local charities.
• Charitable Impact: Last year, the event raised a remarkable $85,000 for local charities!
• Make A Difference: Help us surpass that amount this year!

General Information

• Website: Check our website and like our Facebook page for the latest news and announcements.
• Awards &: Medals: We have overall awards, a fun shirt design, kids 9 and under finisher medals, and age group awards.
• Team Option: Form or join a team to win our largest team prize. Must register by November 25th at 11:59PM.
• Registration Fees: Note that in addition to our registration fee, RunSignUp charges a fee for service.

Awards

• Categories: Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Seniors, and Age Group Awards will be presented.
• Kids Medals: Turkey medals awarded to all children (ages 1-9) with a race bib.
• Stroller Participants: Stroller bibs ($5 untimed bib) are not eligible for turkey medals.

Swag

• Shirts: Registrants receive a commemorative long-sleeve technical shirt while supplies last. Youth-specific shirts available.
• Early Registration: Register early to ensure preferred size: there will be no shirt exchanges until after the race.
• Socks: First 1,000 participants aged 10 years and older will receive a pair of PRO Compression socks.
• Limitations: Kids 9 and under will not receive socks. Virtual participants are also excluded.

Important Dates

• August 1st: Registration opens at $25 per registration.
• August 15th: Price increases to $30 per registration and custom hoodies increase to $40.
• September 1st: Price increases to $35 per registration.
• November 24-25: Packet Pick Up at Barn 1 at Keeneland Racecourse from 2:00-6:00 PM.

Strollers &: Dogs

• Registration: All participants with strollers and/or dogs must be registered.
• Fee: A $5 untimed bib must be purchased for each stroller and dog, available during registration and on race day.
• Starting Area: Participants with strollers and dogs must start in the designated area behind all runners and walkers.
• Safety: No retractable leashes are permitted.

Packet Pickup

• Packet Contents: Includes your race shirt, race bib with timing chip, and socks (if registered early).
• Pickup Location: Barn 1 at Keeneland Racecourse, 4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY.
• Race Day Pickup: Starts at 7:30 AM: arrive early to avoid delays.
• No Refunds: All proceeds go to charity: there are no refunds, no exceptions.

Mailed Virtual Participant Packets

• Shipping: If you register for the virtual race and pay for shipping, your shirt will be mailed post-race.
• Packet Pickup: Come to one of the Packet Pickup dates for your shirt if not mailed.
• Virtual Only: Virtual participants receive only a shirt, no awards or socks.

Race Website

• Presented By: The Thoroughbred Classic is presented by Bluegrass Runners (www.bluegrassrunners.org) and will be chip-timed by BlueGrass Timing (BlueGrass Timing).
• Details: For a course map, race start/finish, parking, FAQs, and more, visit our race website.

Thank You!

Your Bluegrass Runners Race Director Team