The Athens State University Alumni Association will be hosting its inaugural Fiddlers 5K and Kids Fun Run on September 30 at 7:00 am. The race route will begin and end at Athens State University, and will showcase the historic district in Athens including locations such as the famed Donnell House and Beaty-Mason Mansion.

The Kids Fun Run is free and will also start and end on Athens State University’s campus. Athens State’s mascot, Hebrew the Bear, will be present to meet the runners and cheer them on.

Participants for both events are welcome to run or walk their respective course.

Registration is now open. For more information or to register for the race, please visit: www.athens.edu/fiddlers5k.