31st Annual Tom King Classic Half Marathon Run and 5k Run/Walk

Saturday, February 28, 2026 Past event

8:00 AM CST

Nashville, Tennessee

$69.90–$112.30 · 2 races

5km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 31st Annual Tom King Classic Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in the vibrant city of Nashville, Davidson. This thrilling event promises an exhilarating experience as participants can choose between a challenging Half Marathon and a fun-filled 5K Run/Walk. Both races start and finish at the beautiful Cornelia Fort Airpark, featuring fast and flat certified courses that take you through the scenic Shelby Park and the picturesque paved Shelby Bottoms Greenways.

With a limited field of just 600 participants, this is an exciting opportunity to join fellow runners in celebrating fitness and community spirit. All registered participants by February 12, 2026, will receive guaranteed long sleeve tech shirts for the Half Marathon and long sleeve cotton blend shirts for the 5K, along with finisher medals for Half Marathon runners. Enjoy post-race festivities with delicious food and awards, and make sure to arrive early for packet pickup on Friday, February 27, from 3 PM to 6 PM at the Shelby Park Community Center or on race day starting at 6 AM. With convenient free parking options and a lively atmosphere, the Tom King

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Tom King Classic Half Marathon

Incl. $7.30 Fee & Tech Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Half Marathon race starts promptly at 8:00 AM at common start/finish line, Cornelia Fort Airpark. Event shirts guaranteed to runners registered by February 12. Medals for all Half Marathon finishers. Awards presented in following categories: Top 3 Overall Male / Female Top 3 Masters Male / Female Top 3 Grandmasters Male / Female Age Group Awards: Top Male / Female in categories 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, up thru 80+ in 5 year increments. Post-race refreshments 5K Awards ceremony at 9:15 AM (estimated) Half Marathon Awards ceremony at 10:30 AM (estimated) No pets, no strollers.

8:00 AM CST

$112.30

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Tom King Classic 5k

Incl. $4.90 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt

5K race starts promptly at 8:15 AM at common start/finish line, Cornelia Fort Airpark. Event shirts guaranteed to runners registered by February 12. . Awards presented in following categories: Top 3 Overall Male / Female Top 3 Masters Male / Female Top 3 Grandmasters Male / Female Age Group Awards: Top Male / Female in categories 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, up thru 80+ in 5 year increments. Post-race refreshments 5K Awards ceremony at 9:15 AM (estimated) Half Marathon Awards ceremony at 10:30 AM (estimated) No pets, no strollers.

8:15 AM CST

$69.90

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Organiser's description

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 https://tinyurl.com/2p8j55es 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-

2026 TKC 5K https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6677320721

2026 TKC HALF https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6670055166

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 https://tinyurl.com/mrxt2s9j 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.