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Classic City Marathon & Relay
Classic City Marathon & Relay is a marathon, half marathon and Relay event held in Athens, Georgia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, March 20, 2027. About 700 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- March 20, 2027
- Location
- Athens, GA
- Field size
- ~700 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
- Location
- Athens, Georgia
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay
- Field size
- About 700 runners
- Course
- Rolling, ~400 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- classiccitymarathon.squarespace.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; 1130 ft gain, 1153 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Classic City Marathon & Relay
A winter marathon starting and finishing at the Classic Center in downtown Athens with laurel-wreath finisher awards.
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- A winter marathon starting and finishing at the Classic Center in downtown Athens with laurel-wreath finisher awards.
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Classic City Marathon & Relay: common questions
- When is the Classic City Marathon & Relay?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, March 20, 2027.
- Where is the Classic City Marathon & Relay held?
- In Athens, Georgia.
- What distances does the Classic City Marathon & Relay offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay.
- How many people run the Classic City Marathon & Relay?
- About 700 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 Classic City Marathon & Relay?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Classic City Marathon & Relay?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $140 (from runsignup.com, checked October 5, 2026).
- What time does the Classic City Marathon & Relay start?
- 7:30 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Classic City Marathon & Relay?
- Loop course; Road surface; 1130 ft gain, 1153 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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