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

Athens, Alabama, United States

calendar_today 26 Sep, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $10.00 – $30.00

About the Event

The Athens State University Alumni Association is hosting the annual Fiddlers 5k Race, Kids Fun Run, and Family Fun Day event. The proceeds from this event will provide scholarships benefit for new and current students. Also, proceeds will benefit the Nazaretian Scholarship in honor of Dr. Angeline Nazaretian. This fun day will feature an inflatable slide, bouncy house, and free hamburgers and hot dogs.

Our USAT certified race route will begin and end at Athens State University and will showcase the historical district in Athens. Our free Kids fun run will start and end on Athens State Campus and will be highlighted by an appearance from Hebrew the Bear. Our goal is to have 250 runner, showcase the history and beauty of Athens, and provide our community with a family friendly event that everyone can participate in.

Races Offered

Fiddlers 5k

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$30.00

Fiddlers Kids Fun Run for Ages 3-12

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — Fiddlers Kids Fun Run for Ages 3-12

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Type — Running

timer

07:00

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$10.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Athens.

thermostat Temperature

18.2° / 28.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

18.3° / 29.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 5m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:30

nightlight Sunset

18:53

About Athens

Learn more about the host city, Athens.

Athens is a city of 27,000 people (2016) in northern Alabama, USA about 15 miles south of the Tennessee border and 20 miles west of Huntsville. It is the county seat of Limestone county. The city’s proximity to transportation, recreational facilities, and educational centers make it a vibrant spot today. The rich soil has provided for a strong agricultural base, and for recreational opportunities. The Swan Creek Greenway offers hiking, a covered bridge, and access to an archery course.