31st Annual Tom King Classic Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk
When is 31st Annual Tom King Classic Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk?
31st Annual Tom King Classic Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 in Nashville, TN.
What distances does 31st Annual Tom King Classic Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk offer?
31st Annual Tom King Classic Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk offers 2 events: Tom King Classic 5K, Tom King Classic Half Marathon.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom King Classic 5K | 5.0 km | $60.00 | Register |
| Tom King Classic Half Marathon | 13.1 mi | $95.00 | Register |
How much does 31st Annual Tom King Classic Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk cost?
Registration for 31st Annual Tom King Classic Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk starts at $105.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is 31st Annual Tom King Classic Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk held?
31st Annual Tom King Classic Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk is held in Nashville, TN at Cornelia Fort Airpark.
About 31st Annual Tom King Classic Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk
Celebrating our 31st year of racing, please join us for the 2026 Tom King Classic! Event features a Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk, start and finish at Cornelia Fort AIrpark Each race is out and back over certified, fast, and flat courses with the both routes taking runners thru Shelby Park and the paved Shelby Bottoms Greenways. Updated routes below-
Celebrate your accomplishment with post race food and awards! Please note: Due to parking limitations, the Half Marathon and 5K field combined is limited to 600 participants. Guaranteed shirts for registrations by 2-12-26. Long sleeve tech shirts for half, long sleeve cotton blend for 5K. Finisher medals for Half Marathon participants. No pets allowed due to liability.
Hydration will be available in the start/finish area and on the half marathon course. Course hydration subject to change.
Early packet pickup will be Friday afternoon 2/27 from 3 pm - 6 pm at Shelby Park Community Center, 401 South 20th Street Nashville, TN 37206. Community Center Location Race morning packet pickup beginning at 6:00 AM at Cornelia Fort. Please bring photo ID when picking up your race packet. Same day race registration will be available until 7:45 AM.
Race Morning-
8:00 AM - Start Half Marathon / 8:15 AM - Start 5K Run / Walk
5K course closes at 9:15 AM
Half Marathon course closes at 11:30 AM
Parking is free both Friday afternoon at the community center and race morning in Cornelia Fort Airpark grass lots and adjacent streets. Due to limited parking, we STRONGLY encourage carpooling or ride shares.
Half Marathon and 5K distances are part of the Nashville Striders 2026 Grand Prix Race Series.