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, August 22, 2026 – Sandy Creek Nature Center 5k and 11K.  Arrive at 8:00am, step off at 8:15am to begin the walk.  5K will be a guided walk; 11k walkers will be provided printed walk instructions.  Start point: Sandy Creek Nature Center, 205 Old Commerce Road, Athens, GA. Park in the back of the parking lot farthest from the Nature Center. Restrooms are available at the Nature Center. This walk is rated 1A. Both the 5k and 10K route is away from traffic, on a smooth surface with a well-marked trail. Most of the route is shaded. There is a great photo op at Rainbow Forest. Sandy Creek Nature Center is interesting for adults and children. The Education & Visitor Center includes live reptiles, amphibians, marine and freshwater aquariums, interactive natural history exhibits, and an incredible resource library, all housed in an eco-friendly building.  There is a circa 1815 log house and several wildlife observation areas on site.  https://www.accgov.com/sandycreeknaturecenter  $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.