Kentucky · 5K
Thoroughbred Classic 5K
Thoroughbred Classic 5K is a 5K event held in Lexington, Kentucky. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 5,142 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Lexington, KY
- Field size
- ~5,142 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 5,142 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- thoroughbredclassic5k.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Thoroughbred Classic 5K
43rd Annual Thoroughbred Classic 5K Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26, 2026 Join us for the 43rd annual Thoroughbred Classic 5K on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026 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 c…
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Thoroughbred Classic 5K: common questions
- When is the Thoroughbred Classic 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Thoroughbred Classic 5K held?
- In Lexington, Kentucky.
- What distances does the Thoroughbred Classic 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Thoroughbred Classic 5K?
- About 5,142 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Thoroughbred Classic 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Thoroughbred Classic 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. $40 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Thoroughbred Classic 5K start?
- 9:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Thoroughbred Classic 5K?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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