LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — A morning run is a popular way for many to burn off some calories ahead of the Thanksgiving feast. Here in Lexington, though, the average turkey trot is replaced by the Thoroughbred Classic.

The weather at Keeneland on Thursday morning might have been a little cold, but it didn’t cool the anticipation for the morning 5k race.

“It just is really fun to kind of get out and get up and moving in the morning,” said Bridget Walsh, running the Thoroughbred Classic for the third time.

“It's just something I like to do before the day gets hectic and chaotic,” said Craig Blair, in his 35 th classic run.

Some of today’s runners have four legs and are covered with fur.

“I thought she'd have fun, meet some of the dogs,” said Lee Ricketts, with his dog Lola. “She's just

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