Thoroughbred Classic 5K

Thoroughbred Classic 5K Thanksgiving Day 5K in Lexington, Kentucky Originally run in September as a 10K, the Club changed the distance to a 5K and moved the race to Thanksgiving.

In 1984, the Bluegrass Runners, Kentucky’s first (and therefore oldest!) running club, hosted their first edition of their marquee event, the Thoroughbred Classic. Since then, every Thanksgiving morning, runners and walkers from across the country come to Lexington, Kentucky to take part in the Thoroughbred Classic 5K and Kay Collins Memorial Mile. Still organized and presented locally by the Blue

grass Runners, the Thoroughbred Classic is a family-friendly event whose main purpose is to benefit several local charities. 2015’s race had the largest attendance in its 30-plus-year history, allowing the Bluegrass Runners to present over $37,000 in donations.

08/27/2026

ALERT: Price hike alert! 💸 $35 per registration starting Sept 1, don't say we didn't warn you 😉

The sock has been chosen! Will you be registered in time!?
08/22/2026

The sock has been chosen! Will you be registered in time!?

08/20/2026
🦃Feeling the joy! Over 600 registered to run with us on Thanksgiving day!🦃You still have plenty of time!
08/20/2026

🦃Feeling the joy! Over 600 registered to run with us on Thanksgiving day!🦃
You still have plenty of time!

08/14/2026

HELLO! Did you Register yet? Price increases TOMORROW!

Shirts are🔥this year!
08/12/2026

Shirts are🔥this year!

08/07/2026

This year, we will be welcoming the Veterans VA 5K, which is postponed due to construction. Check out their website for more information.

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