Marathon Details - Classic City Marathon

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Classic City Marathon

lululemon Classic City Marathon & Half Marathon, Marathon Relay

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Athens, GA USA

January 25, 2025

https://classiccitymarathon.com/

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The course runs through our downtown streets, vibrant communities, and greenways, with bands and cheer zones along the way. In the final third of the races you will be greeted by our energetic Greek Life (sorority and fraternity historic homes) as you run down Milledge Avenue. The race finishes downtown at the Athens Classic Center, where you will be welcomed warmly.

Contact Information

Name:	Carole Black
Address:	1860 Barnett Shoals Road, Suite 103- 498 Athens, GA 30605
Phone Number:	706-680-7223
Email:	Email the organizers

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Number of Runners:	4,000
Number of Spectators:	1,000
Fees & Deadlines:	$110 through 07/31/2024 $125 through 10/31/2024 $140 through 01/24/2025 $150 at Expo on 01/24/2025
Start Time:	7:30 AM
Course Highlights:	For full course information visit https://classiccitymarathon.co m/course-information
Course Refreshments:	Water stops with both water and electrolyte drinks will be available every 2-3 miles along the course. GU at two stations.
Certified? Certification:	Yes, GA23071WC
Race Day Registration:	Available if event caps have not been reached
Online Registration:	https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Athens/ClassicCityMarathon
Packet Pickup Info:	Classic Center Grand Ballroom, 300 N. Thomas, Athens, GA 30601 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, January 24, 2025 and Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 6:00am to 7:00am
Marathon Ratings:	Course Scenery/Beauty/Interest: Good for First Timers: Crowd Support: Course Speed:

Runner Reviews (6)

Course 3.0

Organization 5.0

Spectators 5.0

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Number of comments: 6

W. W. from Los Angeles (2/1/2024)

"A runner's friendly marathon" (about: 2024)

50+ previous marathons | 1 Classic City Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5

The event brought up the warm small-town welcome to all runners. The event is well organized with many good features.

The course was not an easy one with many gentle up and down hills, a couple of U-turn and many left-right turns. Majority of the route were on streets with a good portion of the route on bike paths. At the beginning of the race, the streets were wide enough to make sure the runners could find their pace at the very beginning. The weather was very corporative in 2024 event. A day before, it was raining dogs and cats. It cleared out in time for the race.

The gear check located a little far from the start line. The windy cold (high 30 to low 40th) morning made the trip to the start line a little hard.

All turning corners in the route were well-guided and well-guarded. We crossed some busy street intersections. There were police on duty in those locations to keep runner's priority.

There were plenty of aid stations. Each were well staffed with helpful volunteers. There should have two stations supplied GU for marathon runners. However, the GU might have run out before marathon runners came by.

The indoor recovery area at the finish area were very considerable. It was a cold day. The indoor facility provided food, drink, tables and chairs for all to enjoy. The official time could be checked right after crossing finish line.

Many residents cheered the runners in front of their home.