Get Involved

Volunteer

The Classic City Marathon is only possible because of our incredible volunteers! There are many you can support the marathon and be a part of the community of this event. Whether setting up signs in the wee hours of the morning, handing out water on the course, or greeting runners at the finish line, our volunteers are an indispensable part of this race!

Friday, January 24

Saturday, January 25

Be a Pacer

Are you looking to run a marathon in a new way? Become a Classic City Marathon pacer! These awesome individuals will guide runners through the course with time requirements. In order to be considered for a pacing position, you must submit a recent marathon result or share your Strava profile with the committee.

Host a Cheer Section

Be the life of the party by hosting a cheer section. Cheer sections are about supplying energy and good vibes to our runners and the community. You can create signs, have a costume party, or even host a tailgate. We’ll have a prize for the most spirited cheer section, and you might start a new Athens tradition. So go on, dust off those cowbells…

Sponsor

Sponsorship opportunities are available for individuals and businesses that want to promote their brand in connection to the Classic City Marathon. For more information, check out our sponsorship guide.

Make a Gift

Donations are always a much-appreciated form of support for the Classic City Marathon. Our organization is also a 503(c) nonprofit, which means your donation is tax-deductible. Gifts can be made electronically through the Athens Road Runners page.

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Be an ambassador for the Classic City Marathon!

We are looking for active runners on social media (Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok) to help us promote the marathon weekend. If selected to be a CCM Ambassador, you will receive complimentary entry into the event of your choice and CCM merch! You should consider being an ambassador if you:

  • Enjoy using social media,

  • Have connections to the local community on your channels,

  • And can commit to posting regularly about the Classic City Marathon brand.

For runners interested in being an ambassador, please fill out the application. If selected, we will send you a welcome email with additional information to get you started. Thank you for supporting the Classic City Marathon!