The Data Run 5K
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The Data Run 5K
The Data Run 5K is a fundraising race hosted by the University of Georgia Obesity Research Initiative. The event takes place on October 18, 2026 in Athens, Georgia at 100 Dudley Park Rd and features a 5K distance (3.1 miles). The event accommodates running, walking, rolling, and sideline cheering.
Proceeds from the race will support research opportunities for investigators and provide scholarships and awards for graduate students. Funds will also help generate preliminary data, support the annual research symposium, and contribute to the Initiative's broader work on obesity prevention and treatment across the lifespan.
Registration opens August 12, 2026 and closes September 25, 2026. The listed registration fee is $30.00. The description provided by the organizer includes the motto Work Hard. Have Fun. Make an Impact. and frames the race as a community opportunity to support the development of emerging researchers and obesity research at UGA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
