The Dinosaur Classic
2026 Dinosaur Classic
The Expo at Glen Rose - Glen Rose, TX
Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2026
$18,000 Added Money!
WEATHER UPDATE - SHOW RESCHEDULED FOR JAN 30 - FEB 1
Due to the upcoming winter weather this weekend, we have made the decision to reschedule the 2026 Dinosaur Classic to next weekend January 30 - February 1. All contestants will have the option to roll their entries to the new show date or will be eligible for a full refund. If you have already entered (as of Jan 20), you will be receiving a text message with a link to let us know how you would like us to handle your existing entries. Please complete this form by Friday (Jan 23)!
If you have haven't received the text message, you can let us know HERE.
American Qualifier and Dinosaur Classic Open entries will remain open online until Monday January 26 at 5PM CT. We will then re-open online entries (except the American Qualifier) after posting the draw or you may enter on-site!
Event Information
Open Exhibitions
Open 5D Races
- Friday Open 5D: $1500 Added - $50 Entry Fee ($5 LF after Jan 5)
- Saturday Open 5D: $3000 Added - $75 Entry Fee ($10 LF after Jan 5)
- Rider Incentive Sidepots - Youth [15U] - Adult [16-49] - Senior [50+] - $50 Entry Fee
- Sunday Open 5D: $3000 Added - $75 Entry Fee ($10 LF after Jan 5)
- Rider Incentive Sidepots - Youth [15U] - Adult [16-49] - Senior [50+] - $50 Entry Fee
- Open Aggregate Sidepot: $1500 Added - $50 Entry Fee (best 2 of 3 open 5D runs)
- 5D Format (½ sec splits)
BIG SPENDER 4D Slot Race
- $500 Entry Fee - Includes $75 entry to Saturday Open 5D
- 85% payback of BIG SPENDER Slot Fees
- 4D Format (½ sec splits)
- Slot Race times roll to Saturday Open 5D Race
Futurity Horse Fast Time Sidepot
- Fastest time from Saturday and Sunday Open 5D Races
- $200 Entry Fee
- $5000 Added
- Open to horses 5 years or younger who have not been entered in barrel competition prior to Nov 15 of previous year.
- Rider must have current BBR Futurity Riders Guild membership
- 2D Progressive Format (1 second split)
Rider Incentive Sidepots
- $50 Entry Fee/run
- Youth (15U) - Adult (16-49) - Senior (50+)
- $500 Added money in each age group
- One race over two days - can win check on each entry
- Times carry from Saturday and Sunday Open 5D races
- Based on rider age as of January 1, 2026
American Rodeo Qualifier
- Must have current BBR membership!
- $500 Entry Fee
- All American Contender Tournament entries are automatically rolled to the Saturday Open 5D and/or BIG SPENDER Slot Race
- Entries for American Rodeo Qualifier must be made online at BetterBarrelRaces.com – Books close Monday, January 19 at 5pm Central.
Stalls, Shavings & RV Hookups
- VIP Stalls (Dirt Floor - Fri - Sun) - $120
- Regular Stalls (Fri - Sun) -$100
- Additional Shavings - $12ea. NO OUTSIDE SHAVINGS ALLOWED
- RV Hookups (water/electric) - Call The Expo at Glen Rose at (254) 897-4509 for RV reservations
Vendors & Advertising Opportunities
- Vendors and Companies interested in participating or advertising opportunities at this event should contact Amy Wood at (405) 230-7167x513 or email amy@betterbarrelraces.com.
Complete Barrel Race Rules/Conditions (PDF)
Entries & Stalls
Download Printable Entry Form (PDF)
Purchase Exhibitions Online - Sale Begins Monday, January 26 @ 10am Central
Event Schedule
Friday - January 30
- 8am - Gates Open for Arrival (Contact BBR Office at (405) 230-7167x501 to make arrangements if you wish to arrive prior to this time!)
- 10am-2:30pm - Open Exhibitions (Purchase Online Here - Sales begin Jan 26 at 10am CDT)
- 3pm - Open 5D Race
Saturday - January 31
- 9am - Open 5D - Session 1 (limit 300)
- 3pm - Books Close for BIG SPENDER Slot Race
- 4pm - American Rodeo Qualifier
- followed by BIG SPENDER Slot Race
- followed by Open 5D - Session 2
Sunday - February 1
- 8am - Church Services
- 9am - Open 5D