Thoroughbred Classic 5K

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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 Check our website and like our Facebook page for all the latest news and announcements. We continue