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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)

Online Entry - Coming Soon

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

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