29th Annual Tom King Classic

Now in our 29th year, please join us for our 2024 Tom King Classic!  Event features a Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk, start and finish at Cornelia Fort AIrpark  Each race is out and back over certified and flat courses with the Half Marathon route taking runners thru Shelby Park to downtown Cumberland River east bank and back via Davidson Street and the paved Shelby Bottoms Greenways. Routes below-

Tom King Classic 5K

Tom King Classic Half Marathon

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 800 participants. Guaranteed shirts for registrations by 2-18-24. Long sleeve tech shirts for half, long sleeve cotton blend for 5K.  Finisher medals for Half Marathon participants. No pets allowed due to liability. 

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