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Tom King Classic Half Marathon and 5K
Tom King Classic Half Marathon and 5K is a half marathon and 5K event held in Nashville, Tennessee. It is usually held in February; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 600 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- February
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Field size
- ~600 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- February (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 600 runners
- Course
- Flat and fast (Shelby Bottoms greenway)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runningintheusa.com
About the Tom King Classic Half Marathon and 5K
A fast, flat certified half marathon and 5K starting at Cornelia Fort Airpark and looping through Shelby Park and the Shelby Bottoms Greenway. The combined field is capped around 600 runners, making it a sought-after early-season PR race.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified, flat and fast course; long-running Nashville winter half marathon (31st annual in 2026)
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Tom King Classic Half Marathon and 5K: common questions
- When is the Tom King Classic Half Marathon and 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in February. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Tom King Classic Half Marathon and 5K held?
- In Nashville, Tennessee.
- What distances does the Tom King Classic Half Marathon and 5K offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Tom King Classic Half Marathon and 5K?
- About 600 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Tom King Classic Half Marathon and 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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