On your mark…
Race Day is the Celebration.
Race Day
Welcome to Race Day. You put in the work - the hours of work on the road and countless more planning, fueling, and recovering, all in an effort to make it to the start. We’re so proud of the effort you’ve made to run the Classic City - now it’s time to show up and celebrate. Here’s what to expect on Race Day.
Whether you are running 13.1 or 26.2, you will be on the course for at least an hour. Any endurance activity requires proper fueling! Be sure to eat a meal - whatever you know works well with your stomach.
Breakfast Tips
Runners can start arriving at 5:30 AM on race day. Be sure to arrive at least 20 minutes before your start time.
Starting Line
Weather
High:
52
Low:
33
Sustainability
We love running and we love running outside. The environment is particularly important to us and we want to do our part. Throughout the planning process, our sustainability expert, Tyra Byers, has helped us prioritize sustainability. On race day, here are some of the ways we are making the Classic City Marathon an Earth-friendly marathon.
🛡️ Am I Race Ready?
You put in the work - now it is time to celebrate the journey. As you make your way to downtown Athens, here are some important reminders for your Classic City Marathon race. Remember to pack any nutrition that you plan to bring with you. Be sure to review your race routes ahead of race day. If you have questions, ask our volunteers at the expo! You have a community of runners that are ready for you to cross the finish line.
WATER
Marathon Water Stops and Port-a-Potties are located at miles 1.7, 3.0, 6.7, 8.1, 10.0, 11.0, 13.2, 15.3, 16.4, 19.5, 22.5, 23.7, 24.6, 25.4.
Half-marathon Water Stops and Port-a-Potties are located at miles 3.3, 6.3, 9.3, 10.6, 11.5, 12.3.
NUTRITION
The water stops at Mile 8.1 and Mile 19.5 of the marathon, and at Mile 6.26 of the half-marathon, will have Gu (TriBerry, Strawberry-Banana, and Salted Caramel).
RUNNER’S PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
Friday, January 24, 2025
EXPO and PACKET PICK-UP
12:00 noon - 6:00pm
Location TBD
Saturday, January 25, 2025
PACKET PICK-UP
5:30am - 7:15am
MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, and MARATHON RELAY
7:30am
AWARD PRESENTATIONS AND AWARD PICK-UP
Post-Race Festivities and Awards Area: Grand Ballroom 8 of the Classic Center
9:30 a.m.: Presentation of overall awards for the Half Marathon
11:00 a.m.: Presentation of overall awards for the Marathon and Marathon Relay
Age-Group Awards (top 3 finishers in 5-year age groups, for individual runners) can be picked up at the Awards Table after overall winners have been verified.
The marathon course will be fully supported until 1:30 p.m.
The finish line will be fully supported until 2:30 p.m.
Celebrate the Finish.
Digital renderings of the medal. Follow us on Instagram for the official announcement!
Crossing the finish line is a significant moment that deserves a medal. We’re excited to share the 2023 Finisher’s Medal, the first Classic City Marathon series medal. Inspired by Greek mythology and created by a local high school artist, this medal highlights the community we’re built upon.
A Note from the Artist
Hello, my name is Zachary Jarrett, I am a senior artist at Cedar Shoals High School. When I created these designs, I was heavily inspired by the athletic components of the race itself but also the Greek-inspired style, aesthetic, and atmosphere of Athens. I am grateful for this opportunity to create this design; for, having real-life connections in creating art expanded my own artistic vision and interest.