About the 32nd Annual Tom King Classic Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk
The course starts and finishes at Cornelia Fort Airpark and runs out and back through Shelby Park and along the paved Shelby Bottoms Greenways. Both distances share that same corridor, which is certified and largely flat, so the terrain underfoot is consistent and the route feels open rather than technical. Hydration is available on the half marathon course and in the start and finish area.
Packet pickup runs the evening before at the Shelby Park Community Center, with race-morning pickup opening early at Cornelia Fort Airpark. Parking at both spots is free, though it fills up, so carpooling is encouraged. Photo ID is required to pick up your packet.
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Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles2/27/2027 08:00$31
5K2/27/2027 08:15$31
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