Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay
Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay is a running race on March 20, 2027 in Athens, GA, with entry fees from $90 to $240.
- Date
- March 20, 2027 (240 days to go)
- Location
- 271 West Hancock Ave, Athens, GA
- Price
- $90–$240
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 for many more details about our events.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
68°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Athens Ben Epps Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Athens, GA
Population
126,987
as of 2023
City Elevation
742 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 53 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 64 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
240
Days to train
- Race
- Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay
- Date
- March 20, 2027
- Location
- 271 West Hancock Ave, Athens, GA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Athens than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay
Mar 20, 2027