
From the Organizer
At Sandia Creek Ranch Auxiliary Foundation (SCRAF), we are working with seven retired racehorses - each one recently stepping off the track and into a new life filled with possibility, partnership, and purpose.
These horses have given everything on the racetrack.
Now, it’s our turn to give back.
Over the next several months, our team will guide them through a carefully structured training program - building trust, confidence and new skills as they transition into new careers. This journey will lead us to the 2026 Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover at the Kentucky Horse Park, where these incredible athletes will showcase just how much they are capable of beyond racing.
But getting there is no small task.
Transporting horses from California to Kentucky, along with the covering their costs while they learn and gain experiences before the trip, is a significant undertaking. That’s where you come in.
Your support helps provide:
Safe transportation across the country
Training and conditioning for each horse
Veterinary care and daily needs
The opportunity for these horses to succeed in their second careers
More than anything, your donation gives these horses something priceless:
At SCRAF, we believe in: Rescue • Restore • Embrace • Empower
And together, we can help these horses not only reach Kentucky - but thrive when they get there.
Be Part of Their Journey
Every donation, no matter the size, moves us one step closer to the starting gate in Kentucky.
Because this isn’t just about a competition…
It’s about rewriting what’s possible for a Thoroughbred.
We hope you'll join us on this journey!
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
72°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lexington Bluegrass Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
321,122
as of 2023
City Elevation
994 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 69 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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112
Days to train
Coming Up
Run White & Blue 5K & 10K
4 miles away
Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K At The Park
4 miles away
Freebird 5K
4 miles away
Frontrunners Lexington Pride Run 5K
4 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
SCRAF - TB Makeover Team - KY bound!
Oct 7, 2026