Run the Classic City.
Welcome
to the Third Annual Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay!
Saturday, January 24, 2026
7:30 a.m.
Start and Finish at the Classic Center: 300 North Thomas Street, Athens
Expo and Packet Pick-Up at the Classic Center: Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January 24
Early registration is open! Are you in?
Early Registration Pricing (May 1 - July 31, 2025)
With distances from the marathon (26.2 miles) to the half marathon (13.1 miles) to approximately 6 miles (one leg of a four-person marathon relay), we have options for everyone! Read more about our three races and then plan to Run the Classic City with us in January!
Marathon: $110
Half-Marathon: $75
Relay Team (2-4 persons, paid in full by first team member to register): $220
2025 Race Photos by Emily Cameron, Mark Babcock, Jessica Gratigny, and Mase Pearson
Are you looking for something else?
Use the navigation options at the top of the page to find many more details about our races.
Try our detailed Participant Guide, Relay Guide, and Spectator Guide. Read our long-form narrative description of the courses.
Try our Instagram account or our Facebook page.
Or email us!