Run the Classic City.
On January 25th, 2025, the lululemon Classic City Marathon returns to Athens, Georgia! The Classic City Marathon starts in historic downtown Athens and travels through all our beautiful city streets, vibrant communities, and stunning greenways! There are three ways to run the Classic City. Register for the full marathon, try the half marathon, or run the marathon as a relay in a team of 2-4 people.
The lululemon Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay return to Athens… this week!
Three ways to run
Late Registration at the Expo, Friday January 24
Late registration at the Expo will only be available if events have not sold out.
No race-day registration.
Marathon: $150.00
Half Marathon: $120.00
Marathon Relay Team: $280.00, paid in full by first team member
Our Communities of Support
Our title sponsor, lululemon, has believed in us since before our inaugural 2024 races.
We could not be more proud to be known as the lululemon Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay.
Our special few Platinum-level sponsors provide sustaining gifts that shape our races.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial and other support we receive from Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, our only 2025 Platinum sponsor.
The Relay Exchange Zones are made possible through the support of our special Gold-level sponsors!
We are thankful for the generous support provided by our Silver sponsors!
We depend on the professionals and volunteers of the Athens-Clarke County Police and Sheriff’s offices, the University of Georgia Police, and the Athens Radio Club.
And we depend on our many other sponsors and volunteers. Thank you to our entire community!
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!