Thoroughbred Classic 5K
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About the race
The Thoroughbred Classic is a Thanksgiving Day road race staged at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky. The 43rd running is set for Thursday, November 26, 2026. The event is organized by Bluegrass Runners and will be chip timed by BlueGrass Timing.
The race distance is 5K. Proceeds benefit local charities; for 2026 the Veterans VA 5K is listed as a charity partner. Awards include overall, masters, grand masters, seniors, and age group honors. Children ages 1 to 9 with an appropriate race bib receive turkey finisher medals. Stroller bibs are not eligible for turkey medals.
Registration and entry details are tiered by date, with registration opening August 1 and scheduled price increases on August 15, September 1, October 1, and November 1. Team entries are offered and must be registered by November 25 to qualify for the largest team prize. Deadlines are specified for shirt name inclusion, shirt size guarantees, youth size guarantees, and bib name printing.
Packet pickup is at Barn 2, Keeneland Racecourse, 4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, with early pickup on November 24 and November 25. Race day packet pickup is available with an earlier start time. Registrants receive a commemorative long sleeve technical shirt while supplies last; the first 1,000 participants age 10 and older are planned to receive a pair of PRO Compression socks. There are no refunds because proceeds are donated to charity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
