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, September 19, 2026 – Sandy Creek Park 5K Guided Walk and 10K instructions – Arrive at 8:15 am, step off at 8:30 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 Walk.  The guided 5K walk will last about 1.5 hours; the 10K for about 3.0 hours.