Madison Christmas Rush Classic 5K/8K and Fun Run
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Madison (285 Academy Street). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 4.97 miles. Entry from $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after November 21.
Course and race notes
45th Annual Madison Christmas Rush Classic benefits the Morgan County Organizations and High School Seniors.
Bring your family and spend the day in our historic southern town!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K4.97 miles
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sat Nov 21 (in 14 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Wed Dec 9 (in 32 days)
Opened Feb 23, 2026
Race day in Madison
Weather
56° / 37°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 34% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Watkinsville 5 Sse, GA (13.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:28 AM – 5:26 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
3 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.2 mi away.
Places to eat
- Chophouse restaurant0.2 mi
- Madison Square Nutrition restaurant0.3 mi
- Martha's Favorites restaurant0.3 mi
- Adrian's Place restaurant0.3 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.