Keep Your New Year’s Fitness Resolution on the Road: Sport-Focused Travel to Book Now

January is the perfect time to start fresh, but sticking to your healthy New Year’s resolution doesn’t have to mean staying home. In fact, the rise of active travel and sport-focused getaways makes it easier than ever to combine fitness with adventure. From marathons in iconic cities to trail runs, cycling holidays, triathlon competitions, and structured wellness retreats, travellers are turning their vacations into immersive, physical experiences that challenge the body, calm the mind, and inspire the soul.

Rome Marathon – 21st March 2026 – Ruby Giulia

For runners, the Rome Marathon on 21st March 2026 offers the ultimate combination of culture and fitness. Base yourself at Ruby Giulia, a stylish urban retreat in the heart of Monti. This 164-room hotel combines modern comfort with cinematic design, offering blackout curtains, soundproofing, and powerful showers—ideal for pre-race sleep and post-run recovery. After crossing the finish line, the cobbled streets, artisan shops, and vibrant cafés of Rome make it easy to explore local culture while your body recovers.

Room rates start from €170 per night for single occupancy, excluding breakfast

Zafiro Ironman – 9th May 2026 and Cycling – all-year round – Mallorca

Cycling enthusiasts and triathletes should look to Mallorca for the Zafiro IRONMAN 70.3 Alcudia-Mallorca on 9th May 2026. Zafiro Palace Alcudia is a dedicated base for endurance athletes, offering a bike workshop, secure storage, outdoor training pool, and triathlete-friendly dining. Mallorca’s quiet coastal roads and legendary climbs like Cap de Formentor and Sa Calobra make it a paradise for cyclists, whether you’re chasing performance or simply enjoying scenic rides. After the ride, the hotel’s wellness areas and sun-soaked pools provide the perfect recovery environment.

Nightly rates at Zafiro Palace Alcudia start from 193 Euros per room per night for a junior suite.

Pankgor Laut Resort’s Chapman’s Challenge – 22nd to 24th May 2026 – Malaysia

For those seeking tropical endurance adventures, Pangkor Laut Resort’s Chapman’s Challenge in Malaysia (22nd–24th May 2026) offers a unique mix of fitness and luxury. Now in its eighth edition, the event includes solo, relay, and junior races, encouraging participation from families, friends, and teams. The lush island setting, combined with the resort’s refined amenities, makes this one of Asia’s most distinctive active travel experiences, blending physical challenge with relaxation and immersion in nature.

Nightly rates at Pangkor Laut Resort start from £164, including breakfast

Beachcomber Trail – 25th July 2026 – Mauritius

Mauritius also calls trail runners to action with the Beachcomber Trail on 25th July 2026. The event combines forest trails, coastal paths, and breathtaking viewpoints along the island’s Wild South, offering routes from 10km to a headline 65km ultra. This year, a relay option lets teams share the challenge, while the finish line at Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa provides the perfect place to recover, unwind, and soak up the island’s beauty. Trail running vacations like this combine adventure, wellness, and exploration in a way few other holidays can.

Lead in rates at Shandrani Beachcomber start from £219 a night based on 2 adults sharing on a half board basis.

HYROX – Quinta do Lago – year round

For travellers who prefer structured fitness programs over competitive events, the HYROX programme at The Campus, Quinta do Lago in the Algarve offers a year-round solution. HYROX, a global fitness race format combining endurance, strength, and functional workouts, now includes 10–12 weekly classes led by certified instructors. Guests can train with sled work, running intervals, and functional exercises, then recover in the on-site wellness suite featuring hot and cold plunge pools, saunas, and steam rooms. Nearby, The Magnolia Hotel provides comfortable, luxury accommodation with easy access to pools and spa facilities, making it ideal for fitness and wellness holidays.

Nightly rates at The Magnolia Hotel start at €116/£98 on a B&B basis

These active travel experiences show that you don’t have to compromise on adventure or comfort to stay on track with your fitness goals. Whether it’s running through Rome’s historic streets, cycling Mallorca’s scenic routes, racing across a tropical island, trail running in Mauritius, or training at a dedicated wellness retreat in Portugal, sport-focused getaways allow you to challenge your body, immerse yourself in local culture, and recover in style.

So this year, make your healthy New Year’s resolutions travel-friendly. Pack your trainers, embrace adventure, and plan a holiday that strengthens your body, refreshes your mind, and leaves you with unforgettable memories. With these thoughtfully curated destinations and hotels, staying active on vacation has never looked—or felt—so good.