Welcome to Southeast Striders Walking Club!

Southeast Striders Walking Club in Athens, Georgia, is an affiliate of America’s Walking Club (aka American Volkssport Association – www.AVA.org). We are a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage everyone, regardless of level of fitness, to get out, exercise, and have fun doing it. Our Trailmasters create safe and interesting 5 and 10 kilometer walk events in and around Athens. Our motto is “Fun, Fitness and Friendship”. Our walking activities are open to everyone.

Next Walk: Saturday, June 6, 2026 – Watson Mill Bridge State Park 6K and 11K.  Arrive at 9:15am, step off at 9:30am to begin the walk. 6Kwill be a guided walk; 11k walkers will be provided printed walk instructions.  Start Point:  Watson Mill Bridge State Park, 650 Watson Mill, Comer, GA. Restrooms are available at the start point. Watson Mill Bridge State Park is a 1,018-acre Georgia state park located near Comer, GA on the South Fork of the Broad River. The park is named for the Watson Mill Bridge, the longest original-site covered bridge in Georgia, which spans 229 feet across the South Fork of the Broad River.  $4 to walk, $11 for short sleeve or $15 for long sleeve T-shirts.  Lunch after the walk at La Cabana Mexican Restaurant in Comer, GA. This is a 10 miinute ride from the start point.  POC:  Harold Weber, 904-704-8402 or Marie Weber, 904-703-8403. This is a non-competitive event.

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