Georgia · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K
Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay
Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay is a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K 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, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 700 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- classiccitymarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EDT
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay
Runners at FindMyMarathon.com voted us the Best Marathon in Georgia for 2026 , and our goal is to be even better for 2027! Choose the full marathon (26.2 miles), the half marathon (13.1 miles), or our 2- to 4-person marathon relay (approx. 6-7 miles per person, for a 4-person team). No matter which distance you choose, the Classic City Marathon Association wants your race weekend to be your best ever. Come share the joy and the community of running the Classic City! See classiccitymarathon.com …
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Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay: common questions
- When is the Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, March 20, 2027.
- Where is the Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay held?
- In Athens, Georgia.
- What distances does the Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and 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, Half Marathon, and 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, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $140 (from runsignup.com, checked October 6, 2026).
- What time does the Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay start?
- 7:30 AM EDT.
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