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

Q: What should I wear for the 31st Annual Tom King Classic Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk?

Race-day weather in Nashville can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 8:00 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

February 28, 2026

Nashville, Tennessee

Rolling Course

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About the Race

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. Routes below- Tom King Classic 5K Celebrate your accomplishment with post race food and awards! Please note: Due to parking limitations, the Half Marathon and 5K ...

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Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Yes

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Vibe & community

We don't have vibe tags for this race yet — organizers can claim the listing to add them.

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the 31st Annual Tom King Classic Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk Half Marathon?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.