Thoroughbred Classic 5K

42nd Annual Thoroughbred Classic 5K

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Event Overview

• Location: Lexington’s historic Keeneland Race Course, 4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY.
• Time: 9:00 AM.
• Participants: Runners and walkers from across the country.
• Charity: Benefits several local charities, with annual donations typically over $40,000.

General Information

• Website: Check our website for the latest news and announcements.
• Awards: Overall awards, fun shirt design, kids finisher medals, and age group awards.
• Team Participation: A team option is available: register by November 26th at 11:59 PM to qualify.
• Registration Fees: Note that RunSignUp charges a fee per registration.

Awards

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

Swag

• Shirts: Commemorative long-sleeve technical shirt for registrants, youth-specific shirts while supplies last.
• Hoodies: Option to purchase an additional Club-themed technical hoodie during registration.
• Socks: First 1,000 participants 10 years or older receive PRO Compression technical running socks.
• Note: Kids 9 and under will not receive socks but will get finisher medals.

Important Dates

• August 1: Registration opens at $25.
• August 15: Price increases to $30.
• November 1: Price increases to $45.
• November 26: Final day for early packet pickup from 2:00 - 6:00 PM at Keeneland.

Strollers & Dogs

• Registration: A $5 untimed bib must be purchased for each stroller and each dog.
• Starting Area: Must start behind all runners and walkers.
• Responsibility: Participants must be responsible for their strollers or dogs.
• Retractable Leashes: NOT permitted.

Packet Pickup

• Location: Barn 2 at Keeneland Racecourse, 4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY.
• Packet Pickup Days: November 25 and 26 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
• Race Day Pickup: Available starting at 7:30 AM on race day.
• Shipping: Virtual packets will be mailed after the race.

No Refunds

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

Virtual Packets

If you register for the virtual race and pay for mailing, it will be sent the Monday after the race.

Other - Race Website

The Thoroughbred Classic is presented by Bluegrass Runners (www.bluegrassrunners.org), chip timed by BlueGrass Timing (BlueGrass Timing).

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

Thank You for Your Support!

Your Bluegrass Runners Race Director Team