The Data Run 5K
About this race
The University of Georgia Obesity Research Initiative (ORI) is a multidisciplinary research program dedicated to advancing innovative, collaborative research that informs effective and sustainable obesity prevention and treatment strategies across the lifespan. By bringing together experts from diverse disciplines, the ORI supports research that spans from basic science discoveries to community-based interventions, all with the goal of improving health outcomes and addressing the obesity epidemic affecting Georgia and the nation.
To help cultivate the next generation of scientists and health researchers, the ORI is hosting a 5K fundraising race. Proceeds from the event will support research opportunities for investigators and scholarships/awards for graduate students, providing critical funding to launch innovative ideas, generate preliminary data, support our annual research symposium, and build the foundation for future breakthroughs in obesity prevention and treatment. By participating in the race, community members can take an active step toward improving health while investing in the future of obesity research at UGA.
Work Hard. Have Fun. Make an Impact. Whether you run, walk, roll, or cheer from the sidelines, join us in empowering emerging researchers and advancing solutions to one of today’s most pressing public health challenges.
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Running
The Data Run/Walk 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Athens, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:41 AM and sets at 6:56 PM local time (EDT) in Athens on October 18, 2026 — 11h 14m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 54 Athens events
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