Thoroughbred Classic 5K 2026

Description

42nd Annual Thoroughbred Classic 5K

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 27, 2025

** UPDATE - Registrations have been amazing this year. But to ensure the best race experience for everyone, we are capping our registrations at 3,300. There will be NO extra registrations above that number, EVEN RACE MORNING. We thank you for your understanding. **

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.

Every Thanksgiving morning, runners and walkers from across the country come to Lexington, Kentucky, to take part in the Thoroughbred Classic 5K. Organized by Bluegrass Runners, the Thoroughbred Classic is a family-friendly event that benefits several local charities. We continue to be able to make an amazing amount of donations to local charities, typically over $40,000!

GENERAL INFORMATION

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We continue to have great things planned for you: overall awards, another fun shirt design, kids 9 and under finisher medals, AND age group awards. It's everything you've come to expect from our event!

For 2025, we will again have a team option - create or join a team and win our largest team prize. Team participants must be registered by Wednesday, November 26th at 11:59PM to qualify. Get your family and friends to join in on the fun. Please note that in addition to our Registration Fee, RunSignUp charges a fee for using their service. You are charged one fee no matter how many people you register at once, so you can save a couple of dollars if you register everyone in your group/family at the same time.

AWARDS

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

SWAG

While supplies last, registrants receive a commemorative long-sleeve technical shirt. We will again offer youth-specific shirts while supplies last. If you want to make sure you get your preferred size, REGISTER EARLY ! Please make your size selection carefully. There will be NO SHIRT EXCHANGES until after the conclusion of the race. Shirt sizing information and photos will be available on the race web page .

Back by popular demand! During registration you'll have the option to purchase an additional Club-themed technical hoodie!

Socks We again plan to provide an awesome premium to our first 1,000 participants who are 10 years or older -- a pair of PRO Compression brand technical running socks. BGR gets its own unique design each year! The socks are offered in S/M and L/XL sizes, with limited quantities of each size. Please arrive early for packet pick up for the best size selection. Sizing information is available on the race webpage.

NOTE: Because kids 9 and under receive finisher medals, they will not receive a pair of socks.

IMPORTANT DATES

August 1st - REGISTRATION OPENS at $25 per registration August 15th- PRICE INCREASE to $30 per registration (BGR Club member discounts still apply) and custom hoodies cost increases to $40 September 1st- PRICE INCREASE to $35 per registration (BGR Club member discounts still apply) October 1st- PRICE INCREASE to $40 per registration (BGR Club member discounts still apply) October 3rd - Deadline to Order a Custom technical hoodie. October 15th - Deadline to register if you want to include your name on the back of the shirt. November 1st- PRICE INCREASE to $45 per registration (BGR Club member discounts still apply) November 3rd - Deadline if you want to guarantee your KIDS shirt size. November 5th - Deadline to register if you want your name on your bib. November 25, 2025 - 2:00-6:00 First day of early Packet Pick Up at Barn 2 at Keeneland Racecourse, 4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY November 26, 2025 - 2:00-6: