The Dinosaur Classic
2026 Dinosaur Classic
The Expo at Glen Rose - Glen Rose, TX
Jan 23-25, 2026
$18,000 Added Money!
Event Information
Open Exhibitions
- $7ea. – Will be sold online beginning Jan 19 at 10am
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 9)
- Rider Incentive Sidepots - Youth [15U] - Adult [16-49] - Senior [50+] - $30 Entry Fee
- 5D Format (½ sec splits)
- Open Aggregate Sidepot (best 2 of 3 open 5D runs)
BIG SPENDER 5D 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)
Event Schedule
Friday - January 23
- 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 19 at 10am CDT)
- 3pm - Open 5D Race
Saturday - January 24
- 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 - January 25
- 8am - Church Services
- 9am - Open 5D