Mayor Jim Arrington is inviting residents to get moving this fall with the return of the Mayor’s Health Initiative for Fall 2026. This community-wide wellness program offers free and low-cost activities from August through November 2026.
The Mayor’s Health Initiative was launched in Fall 2025 and encourages healthy living by partnering with local organizations to provide fun, accessible fitness opportunities for all ages and skill levels while getting healthy alongside Mayor Arrington. Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center will once again partner with the City of LaGrange to bring these events to the community.
“The response to the Mayor’s Health Initiative has been incredible, and I’m excited to invite everyone to join us again this fall,” said Mayor Jim Arrington. “Whether you’re looking to try something new, get more active, or just spend time with new friends, there’s something for everyone. We appreciate our community partners, especially Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, for once again helping us make health and wellness a priority in LaGrange.”
The community is invited to participate in the following events:
Saturday, August 22 — Downtown LaGrange Development Authority’s Panther Pursuit Fun Run & Walk
- 9 a.m.: Browse vendors
- 10 a.m.: Race begins
- Location: Lafayette Square
- Cost: Free
Friday, September 11 — LaGrange Fire Department’s 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
- Time: 8 a.m.
- Location: Callaway Stadium, 801 Dallis Street, LaGrange
- Registration: https://LFD9-11MemorialStairClimb2026.eventbrite.com
Saturday, September 19 — Running for Rotary 5K
- Time: 8:30 a.m.
- Location: Granger Park
- Cost: $35
- AJC Road Race qualifier
- Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Lagrange/RunningforRotary
Thursday, September 24 — Dance Fit with The Active Life
- Time: 1 p.m.
- Location: Active Life Wellness Center, 140 Ragland Street
- Cost: Free
Friday, October 16 — CHATA Tennis Clinic
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Location: McCluskey Tennis Courts, 100 Hunnicutt Place
- Cost: Free
- Registration required: https://LaGrangeMayorsHealth-CHATATennisClinic.eventbrite.com
Thursday, November 12 — Spin Class with Kim
- Time: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
- Location: Fitco Health Club, 124 Main Street, Suite C, LaGrange
- Cost: Free
- Registration required: https://LaGrangeMayorsHealth-SpinClassatFitco.eventbrite.com
Saturday, November 21 — Tour de Tinsel 5K
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Location: Sweetland Amphitheatre, 110 Smith Street
- Cost: $30–$35
- Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Lagrange/TourDeTinsel5K
Thursday, November 26 — Turkey Trot
- Time: 7 a.m.
- Location: The Inner Path Yoga Studio, 206 Smith Street
- Cost: Free
For more information on the Mayor’s Health Initiative: Fall Into Fitness, visit: https://www.lagrangega.gov/government/mayors_health_initiative.php
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