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4201 Versailles Road, Lexington KY

Thursday, November 27th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ 42nd Annual Thoroughbred Classic 5K

🍂 Thanksgiving Day

📅 Thursday, November 27, 2025

🎉 Race Overview

  • Event: Join us for the 42nd annual Thoroughbred Classic 5K on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM at Lexington’s historic Keeneland Race Course.
  • Participation: Every Thanksgiving morning, runners and walkers from across the country come to Lexington, Kentucky, to take part in this family-friendly event.
  • Charity: Organized by Bluegrass Runners, the Thoroughbred Classic benefits several local charities, typically donating over $40,000.
  • Community: Get ready to experience an amazing day filled with running and community spirit!

ℹ️ General Information

  • Website: Check our website and like our Facebook page for all the latest news and announcements.
  • Features: We have overall awards, a fun shirt design, kids 9 and under finisher medals, and age group awards planned!
  • Team Option: For 2025, we will have a team option—create or join a team to win our largest team prize. Team participants must be registered by November 26th at 11:59PM.
  • Registration Fee: Note that in addition to our Registration Fee, RunSignUp charges a fee for using their service. Save by registering your group at once!

🏆 Awards

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

🎁 SWAG

  • Shirts: Registrants receive a commemorative long-sleeve technical shirt. Youth-specific shirts are also available while supplies last.
  • Hoodie: During registration, you'll have the option to purchase an additional Club-themed technical hoodie.
  • Socks: The first 1,000 participants who are 10 years or older receive a pair of PRO Compression brand technical running socks.
  • Finisher Medals: Note that kids 9 and under will not receive a pair of socks since they receive finisher medals.

🗓️ Important Dates

  • August 1st: Registration opens at $25 per registration.
  • November 1st: Price increase to $45 per registration.
  • November 25-26: Early Packet Pick Up from 2:00-6:00 PM at Barn 2 at Keeneland Racecourse, 4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY.

🍼 Strollers & Dogs

  • Registration: All participants must be registered, and a $5 untimed bib must be purchased for each stroller and dog.
  • Starting Area: Participants with strollers and/or dogs must start in the designated area BEHIND all the runners and walkers.
  • Safety: Participants with strollers and/or dogs must ensure they do not disrupt other participants.
  • Restrictions: No retractable leashes are permitted.

📦 Packet Pickup

  • Early Pickup: Scheduled at Barn 2 at Keeneland Racecourse on November 25 and 26, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Race Day Pickup: Available starting at 7:30 AM. Arrive early to avoid delays.
  • No Pickup After Start: All packets must be picked up during scheduled times: none will be available after the race start.

🚫 No Refunds

Because we donate all proceeds to charity, there are no refunds, no exceptions. Thank you for supporting your local non-profits!

🌐 Other - Race Website

The Thoroughbred Classic is presented by Bluegrass Runners (www.bluegrassrunners.org) and will be chip-timed by BlueGrass Timing (BlueGrass Timing).

For a course map, race start/finish, parking, FAQs, and other more specific information, please check out our race website.

🙏 Thank You for Your Support!

Your Bluegrass Runners Race Director Team

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