Fiddlers 5k, Kids Fun Run, and Family Fun Day

Event Overview

The Athens State University Alumni Association is hosting the annual Fiddlers 5k Race, Kids Fun Run, and Family Fun Day event. Proceeds from this event will provide scholarships benefit for new and current students and the Nazaretian Scholarship in honor of Dr. Angeline Nazaretian. This fun day will feature a kids' fun zone with inflatables, face painting, and hot dogs. A paid race entry is required to access the fun zone.

Race Details

• Date: September 26, 2026
• Location: 300 N Beaty Street, Athens, AL
• URL: Fiddlers 5k and Kids Fun Run
• Goal: To have 250 runners and provide a family-friendly event for the community.

Race Course

Our USATF certified race route will begin and end at Athens State University and will showcase the historical district in Athens. Our Kids fun run will start and end on Athens State Campus and will be highlighted by an appearance from Hebrew the Bear.

Important Notice

IMPORTANT: The start and finish line for the race course will be reversed from previous years. The race will begin in front of Sandridge Hall and end at the 6th lamp post on Beaty Street. The map attached has been updated.