Fit and Fun Travel in Madison, GA
Craving a different way to explore new places? Enjoy being active? Cannot get enough of the outdoors? If we are speaking your language, discover unique fit and fun ways to dive into history, nature and charming small towns when you travel to Madison, Georgia.
Enjoy a weekend away from the regular with our year-round experiences or coincide your trip with exciting fitness events. Find your interests below and check out our calendar of events to start planning.
Cyclists
- Madison-Morgan Meander, year-round, Morgan County, GA
- Mountain Biking Trails 17 miles, year-round, Hard Labor Creek State Park, Rutledge, GA
- BRAG Spring Tune-Up, April, Rutledge, GA, 20-100-mile routes
- Firefly Super Sprint Triathlon, July, Madison, GA
- Spin for Kids, October, Rutledge, GA (Camp Twin Lakes) 5, 15, 27, 47, 62, or 100-mile routes
Equestrians
- Southern Cross Guest Ranch 6+ miles, year-round, Madison, GA (two trail rides available per day by reservation)
- Equestrian Trails at Hard Labor Creek State Park 22 miles, year-round, Rutledge, GA (horses not provided)
Kayakers
- Georgia’s Lake Country, year-round, lakes Oconee & Sinclair
- Rentals at Hard Labor Creek State Park, seasonal, Rutledge, GA
- Twilight Kayak Tours at Hard Labor Creek State Park, seasonal ranger-led events, Rutledge, GA
Runners
- Community Roots Market Run and Walk Club, year-round 8 a.m. Saturdays, Madison, GA
- Kiwanis 5K Spring Classic, March, Madison, GA
- Real Buckhead Road Race, April, Buckhead, GA
- Madison in May Road Race, May, Madison, GA (Peachtree Road Race Qualifiers)
- Dean’s Run Godfrey Gallop 5K, July, Madison, GA
- Firefly Super Sprint Triathlon, July, Madison, GA
- Firefighter’s Fall 5K & 10.2K, October, Madison, GA (Peachtree Road Race Qualifiers)
- Gin Run 5K, October, Bostwick, GA (Peachtree Road Race Qualifiers)
- Madison Christmas Rush Classic 5K, 8K, and 1 mile fun run, December, Madison, GA (Peachtree Road Race Qualifiers)
Swimmers
- Beach at Hard Labor Creek State Park, year-round, Rutledge, GA
- Morgan County Aquatic Center, year-round, Madison, GA
- Firefly Super Sprint Triathlon, July, Madison, GA
Walking & Hiking Enthusiasts
- Free, Self-Guided Walking Tour of Madison’s Historic District 2 miles, year-round, Madison, GA
- American Volkssport Association (AVA) – America’s Walking Club – Madison Historic District 10K, year-round, Madison, GA
- Wellness Trail, year-round, Madison, GA
- Hiking Trails at Hard Labor Creek State Park 2.5 miles, year-round, Rutledge, GA
- Madison Greenway (in progress), Madison, GA
Want to make your fit and fun time in Morgan County even more memorable? Look through our Trip Inspiration to create the perfect getaway.