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  27, 2026 – Sandy Creek Park 5K Guided Walk and 10K with instructions – Arrive at 8:45 am, step off at 9:00 am.  This walk will take you through all facets of Sandy Creek Park providing gorgeous views of Lake Chapman along the way. The hiking trail meanders through old hardwood forests and along Lake Chapman and is  representative of the beautiful rolling hills of Northeast Georgia.  $4 to walk, $11 for short sleeve or $15 for long sleeve T-shirts.    POC: Harold Weber, 904-704-8402, or Marie Weber, 904-703-8403.  This is a non-competitive event. The guided 5K walk will last about 1.5 hours; the 10K for about 3.0 hours.  Lunch afterwards at Tacos Los Plebes, 675 Danielsville Rd, Athens, GA 30601. This is a 5 miinute ride from the start point. 

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