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, February 14 –  Valentine’s Day Fun Walk in Watkinsville to Wire Park 5K.  Join the Southeast Striders for a gala Valentine’s Day walk in Watkinsville. This will be a guided walk starting at the parking lot at 10 Water St. in Watkinsville.  Arrive at 10:00 am to register. Step off at 10:15 am to begin the walk.  Restrooms are located at the back of the parking lot. The walk route begins and ends in downtown Watkinsville. You will walk through east side neighborhoods on the way to and from WirePark, through WirePark, an old mill complex converted to a local, small business shopping center. The historic Eagle Tavern Museum at 26 N Main Street is near the end of your walk.  Lunch at Blind Pig Tavern at the end of the walk.  Wear a Red Shirt to celebrate Valentine’s Day.  POC:  Harold Weber, 904-704-8402 or Marie Weber, 904-703-8403. 

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