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 13, 2026 –  Carrs Hill 5k and 11k from Barnett Shoals Road.  Arrive at 9:00 am, step off at 9:15 am to begin the walk. 5K will be a guided walk; 11k walkers will be provided with printed walk instructions. Start at the Valero Gas Station, 790 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA.  The guided walk is an “out and back” strolling along the North Oconee River Greenway through a peacefull hardwood forest that parallels the Oconee River. This walk will last approximately one and one-half hours for the 5K or approximately 3 hours for the 11k.  $4 to walk, $11 for short sleeve or $15 for long sleeve T-shirts.  Lunch after the walk at Athens Pho Restaurant, 1860 S Barnett Shoals Rd Ste 501. This is a 5 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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