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,April 25, 2026 – Athens Sampler 5K and 10K at 9:30 am, step off at 9:45 am.  Celebrate Rails-to-trails!  This walk begins on a segment of Rails-to-Trails and provides a good overview of downtown Athens (just rated as the #1 college town in the South by Southern Living magazine) and the beautiful UGA campus. This is a non competitive event.  Start Point: Dudley Park, 1177 East Broad Street, Athens, GA.  Avoid UGA parking spaces by parking at the back of the lot in Park-Trails Parking spaces. Restrooms available shortly after the beginning of the walk. $4 to walk, $11 for short sleeve or $15 for long sleeve T-shirts.   POC: Harold Weber / Marie Weber, 904-704-8402 / 904-703-8403..

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