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Classic City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay

Sat January 24, 2026 Athens, GA 30601 US Directions

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FRIDAY EXPO

Expo Set Up

January 23, 2026

Details

Help set up tables, signs, and more to create the Expo. This task requires lifting and carrying.

Location

Classic Center

Half Marathon Packet Pick-Up

January 23, 2026

Details

Organize and distribute bib numbers, race bags, t-shirts

Location

CLASSIC CENTER

Marathon Packet Pick-Up High Priority

January 23, 2026

Details

Organize and distribute bib numbers, race bags, t-shirts

Location

CLASSIC CENTER

Relay Packet Pick-Up High Priority

January 23, 2026

Details

Organize and distribute bib numbers, relay belts, race bags, t-shirts

Location

CLASSIC CENTER

Expo Greeters High Priority

January 23, 2026

Details

Provide general information to Expo attendees about the Expo, Athens, and race events

Location

CLASSIC CENTER

Information Table High Priority

January 23, 2026

Details

Provide detailed information or answer questions for Expo attendees about Athens or race events

Location

CLASSIC CENTER

Merchandise Sales (Friday)

January 23, 2026

Details

Help attendees select and pay for Classic City Marathon shirts and other merchandise

Location

CLASSIC CENTER

Wreath Making

January 23, 2026

Details

Help construct the (compostable, zero-waste) finishers' wreaths for Marathon finishers

Location

CLASSIC CENTER

Zero-Waste Team (Friday)

January 23, 2026

Details

Divide attendees' compost, recyling, and (minimal!) trash into correct bins during the Friday Expo. Share about our Zero Waste goal!

Location

CLASSIC CENTER

CLASSIC CENTER SATURDAY

Race Morning Registration High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Assist runners who need race-day packet pick-up or race-day registration

Location

Classic Center Race Central

Race Day Greeters

January 24, 2026

Details

Greet runners and early spectators with a smile and help answer questions. (No worries, you will have all the answers!)

Location

Classic Center Race Central

Start Line and Corral Directors High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Manage the starting line area and corral entrances; direct runners to the starting line and into their correct corral.

Location

Outside Classic Center/Start Line

Gear Check Drop and Pick-Up High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Take in runners' gear bags and keep them organized; return bags to the correct runner after the race.

Location

Classic Center Race Central

Finish Line Set Up

January 24, 2026

Details

Come early to set up the flags, gong, and other necessities for the finish line. This task requires lifting and carrying.

Location

Classic Center Race Central and outside finish line

Finish Line High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Cheer on runners as they finish! Give them water and a medal, and direct them inside to the finish line celebration. Keep the finish line clear for the next runners.

Location

Outside Finish Line

Finish Line Photos

January 24, 2026

Details

Take photos for happy finishers, using their phones! Show them the PR gong and good spots for photos.

Location

Finish Line

Finish Party Refreshments

January 24, 2026

Details

Keep the refreshments tables stocked and clean; help runners gather snacks.

Location

Classic Center Race Central

Zero-Waste Team (Saturday)

January 24, 2026

Details

Divide attendees' compost, recyling, and (minimal!) trash into correct bins in the indoor Post-Race Celebrations area. Share about our Zero Waste goal!

Location

Classic Center and Finish line

Merchandise Sales (Saturday)

January 24, 2026

Details

Help visitors select and pay for Classic City Marathon shirts and other merchandise.

Location

Classic Center Race Central

RACE COURSE VOLUNTEERS

COURSE MONITOR — Section 1 High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Cheer, encourage and protect runners as they make their way along the course. Must commit to stay in assigned position from start time until the last runner passes your location.

Location

Various locations from downtown start to Barber split. You will receive additional details before race day.

COURSE MONITOR - Section 2 High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Cheer, encourage and protect runners as they make their way along the course. Must commit to stay in assigned position from start time until the last runner passes your location.

Location

Intersection of Barber and Prince Ave. Direct Marathon and Relay runners to continue straight on Prince Ave; direct Half Mathon runners to turn right on Barber.

COURSE MONITOR - Section 3 High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Cheer, encourage and protect runners as they make their way along the course. Must commit to stay in assigned position from start time until the last runner passes your location.

Location

Various locations along Prince Ave from Barber to Sunset. You will receive additional details before race day.

COURSE MONITOR - Section 4 High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Cheer, encourage and protect runners as they make their way along the course. Must commit to stay in assigned position from start time until the last runner passes your location.

Location

Various locations, Sunset Dr to Health Science Center (Normaltown). You will receive additional details before race day.

COURSE MONITOR - Section 5 High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Cheer, encourage and protect runners as they make their way along the course. Must commit to stay in assigned position from start time until the last runner passes your location.

Location

Various locations, Health Science Center back to Chase (Normaltown and Cobbham). You will receive additional details before race day.

COURSE MONITOR - Section 6

January 24, 2026

Details

Cheer, encourage and protect runners as they make their way along the course. Must commit to stay in assigned position from start time until the last runner passes your location.

Location

Various locations, Boulevard—Newtown—Chase to Cleveland. You will receive additional details before race day.

COURSE MONITOR - Section 7

January 24, 2026

Details

Cheer, encourage and protect runners as they make their way along the course. Must commit to stay in assigned position from start time until the last runner passes your location.

Location

Various locations, Newtown/Greenway: Cleveland Ave to East Broad and Course Split #2. You will receive additional details before race day.

COURSE MONITOR - Section 8 High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Cheer, encourage and protect runners as they make their way along the course. Must commit to stay in assigned position from start time until the last runner passes your location.

Location

Various locations on the Firefly Trail Out & Back section of the course. You will receive additional details before race day.

COURSE MONITOR - Section 9

January 24, 2026

Details

Cheer, encourage and protect runners as they make their way along the course. Must commit to stay in assigned position from start time until the last runner passes your location.

Location

Various locations in Dudley Park, to Easley Mill, or on the Cemetery Greenway. You will receive additional details before race day.

COURSE MONITOR - Section 10

January 24, 2026

Details

Cheer, encourage and protect runners as they make their way along the course. Must commit to stay in assigned position from start time until the last runner passes your location.

Location

Various locations within the UGA E23 Park-and-Ride Parking lot. You will receive additional details before race day.

COURSE MONITOR - Section 11

January 24, 2026

Details

Cheer, encourage and protect runners as they make their way along the course. Must commit to stay in assigned position from start time until the last runner passes your location.

Location

Various locations on the UGA Campus, River Rd to Milledge. You will receive additional details before race day.

COURSE MONITOR - Section 12

January 24, 2026

Details

Cheer, encourage and protect runners as they make their way along the course. Must commit to stay in assigned position from start time until the last runner passes your location.

Location

Various locations along Milledge Ave. You will receive additional details before race day.

COURSE MONITOR - Section 13 High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Cheer, encourage and protect runners as they make their way along the course. Must commit to stay in assigned position from start time until the last runner passes your location.

Location

Various locations, on Hancock to Downtown Finish! You will receive additional details before race day.

RELAY EXCHANGE ZONE VOLUNTEER High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Assist relay runners waiting for their teammates, facilitate efficient exchanges between teammates, assist arriving relay team members who have finished their leg of the race.

Location

You will receive additional details before race day.

WATER STOPS

WATER STATION SET UP High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Deliver tables and all water station supples to each water stop. This task requires driving and/or lifting.

Location

All water station stops

1 - Prince and King High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Set up table and prepare cups with water and/or electrolytes. Hand cups to runners while cheering them on. (Also hand out GU at some water stops.) Keep area clean, and clean up everything when the last runner passes you.

Location

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2 - Cross Oglethorpe Ave High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Set up table and prepare cups with water and/or electrolytes. Hand cups to runners while cheering them on. (Also hand out GU at some water stops.) Keep area clean, and clean up everything when the last runner passes you.

Location

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3 - Right onto Cobb St High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Set up table and prepare cups with water and/or electrolytes. Hand cups to runners while cheering them on. (Also hand out GU at some water stops.) Keep area clean, and clean up everything when the last runner passes you.

Location

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4 - Barber St / Active Climbing High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Set up table and prepare cups with water and/or electrolytes. Hand cups to runners while cheering them on. (Also hand out GU at some water stops.) Keep area clean, and clean up everything when the last runner passes you.

Location

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5 - Sidewalk below Aguilar Plaza High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Set up table and prepare cups with water and/or electrolytes. Hand cups to runners while cheering them on. (Also hand out GU at some water stops.) Keep area clean, and clean up everything when the last runner passes you.

Location

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6 - Firefly Trail / Burney Dr (Outbound) High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Set up table and prepare cups with water and/or electrolytes. Hand cups to runners while cheering them on. (Also hand out GU at some water stops.) Keep area clean, and clean up everything when the last runner passes you.

Location

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7 - Firefly Trail / Hancock Rd High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Set up table and prepare cups with water and/or electrolytes. Hand cups to runners while cheering them on. (Also hand out GU at some water stops.) Keep area clean, and clean up everything when the last runner passes you.

Location

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8 - Firefly Trail / Old Winterville (Inbound) High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Set up table and prepare cups with water and/or electrolytes. Hand cups to runners while cheering them on. (Also hand out GU at some water stops.) Keep area clean, and clean up everything when the last runner passes you.

Location

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9 - Dudley Park: Parking Lot & East Broad St High Priority

January 24, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Set up table and prepare cups with water and/or electrolytes. Hand cups to runners while cheering them on. (Also hand out GU at some water stops.) Keep area clean, and clean up everything when the last runner passes you.

Location

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10 - UGA E23 Park & Ride Lot (Oconee River Access, College Station Rd) High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Set up table and prepare cups with water and/or electrolytes. Hand cups to runners while cheering them on. These E23 Park & Ride water stops will also hand out both GU and real bananas for runners, manage banana-peel compost, and manage garbage. Keep area clean, and clean up everything when the last runner passes you.

Location

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11 - East Campus & College Station / IM Field (S18 Parking Lot) High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Set up table and prepare cups with water and/or electrolytes. Hand cups to runners while cheering them on. (Also hand out GU at some water stops.) Keep area clean, and clean up everything when the last runner passes you.

Location

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12 - Five Points @ El Barrio High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Set up table and prepare cups with water and/or electrolytes. Hand cups to runners while cheering them on. (Also hand out GU at some water stops.) Keep area clean, and clean up everything when the last runner passes you.

Location

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13 - Milledge: Elwood & Goetz High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Set up table and prepare cups with water and/or electrolytes. Hand cups to runners while cheering them on. (Also hand out GU at some water stops.) Keep area clean, and clean up everything when the last runner passes you.

Location

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14 - Creature Comforts (Hancock & Pulaski) High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Set up table and prepare cups with water and/or electrolytes. Hand cups to runners while cheering them on. (Also hand out GU at some water stops.) Keep area clean, and clean up everything when the last runner passes you.

Location

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WATER STATION BREAK DOWN High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Pick up tables, water station supplies, and trash after all runners have passed the station. This task requires driving and/or lifting.

Location

All water station stops

CHEER ZONES

Cheer Zone Volunteer

At least 48 more volunteers needed.

Details

Indicate in your signup if you have a course location in mind, otherwise your group will be assigned a location in January. Think tailgate or dance party… but in January and on the side of a race course! Bring chairs, tables, speakers, music, costumes, games, signs, snacks, drinks, coolers, noise makers, anything to make your cheer zone rock! * Let us know if you need access to power/generators.

Location

Various locations on course.

POST RACE CLEAN UP

Course Sign Pick-Up and Course Clean-Up High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

January 24, 2026

Details

Drive the course and pick up all direction signs, trash, etc.
Transport materials to storage unit. (This task requires driving and lifting.)

Location

Race course

Resources Needed

Truck - 1

Classic Center Clean-Up High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Break down tables, chairs, and signs in the Classic Center. Load trucks, pick up trash, help with leftover food. This task requires lifting and carrying.

Location

Classic Center

Post Race Pick-Up / Transport from Classic Center High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

January 24, 2026

Details

Load materials from the Classic Center; transport materials to storage unit. (This task requires driving and lifting.)

Location

Classic Center — Storage unit

Resources Needed

Truck - 1

Storage Unit Crew High Priority

January 24, 2026

Details

Unload trucks and organize materials in storage unit. This task requires lifting and carrying.

Location

Storage unit

MEDICAL

Medical Volunteer High Priority

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 49 more volunteers needed.

Details

Thank you for your expertise! A marathon needs physicians, PAs, physical therapists, athletic trainers, massage therapists, nurses, health educators, and other professionals from almost any health-related field. Students in training are more than welcome, too! Our main medical volunteers form is on the Get Involved page on our website, or submit here and our Medical Co-Directors will be in touch with you soon.

Location

Various locations


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