Presented by an amazing team of local runners and experienced race professionals, the Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay are committed to the work and the joy of creating the best possible race weekend for runners, spectators, and the entire Athens-area community. USATF certified marathon (#GA23071WC) and half marathon (#GA23072WC) courses cover downtown Athens, historic neighborhoods, and beautiful riverside greenways. Walk to the Expo and start/finish lines from downtown hotels. Half marathon runners share the nice long 6-hour time limit of the full. And with the new March date for 2027 (shifting from previous January dates), look forward to ideal running weather in the Classic City!
Classic City Marathon & Half Marathon
Date
March 20, 2027
Starting Time
7:30 AM
Course
Road
Fees
$75
Location
Athens
Participants
100-500
Terrain
Some Hills
Environment
Urban
Temperature
High: 65°
/ Low: 47°
Overview
Course Description
Our courses showcase the best of downtown Athens, several historic neighborhoods, and our community greenways. We have run every mile many times ourselves, and we tried to pick our favorites for you.
Downtown Athens, historic neighborhoods, vibrant communities, university campuses, stunning riverside greenways, and, yes, the hills of our beloved North-Georgia Piedmont region. Our USATF certified half marathon course (#GA23072WC) allows you to enjoy everything Athens has to offer.
Past Results
