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Athens-Clarke County Police Department
Friday January 23rd, 2026 :: 07:00 p.m. EST

Advisory

Multiple Roads Affected by Classic City Marathon on Sat., Jan. 24 Beginning at 7:30 AM

The Classic City Marathon will begin at 7:30 AM on Sat., Jan. 24. The race courses will affect roads and traffic in downtown Athens, along Prince and Milledge Ave., in Five Points, near UGA, along east campus, and in other areas for several hours.

Several roads will be closed or partially closed in the area of downtown Athens, along Prince Avenue and Milledge Avenue, in Five Points, near UGA, along east campus, and in other areas during periods of time as part of the Classic City Marathon and Half Marathon (https://classiccitymarathon.squarespace.com/).

Both races begin at 7:30 AM on Sat., Jan. 24. The races begin and end at the Classic Center on North Thomas Street.

Please avoid the route areas and seek alternate routes. More information about the routes and specific road closures can be found on the Classic City Marathon website at  https://classiccitymarathon.squarespace.com/course-information.

Address/Location
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
3035 Lexington Rd
Athens, GA 30605

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Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 706-613-3888

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