The Data Run 5K
The Data Run 5K is a running race on October 18, 2026 in Athens, GA, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 18, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Location
- 100 Dudley Park Rd, Athens, GA
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Athens Ben Epps Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Athens, GA
Population
126,987
as of 2023
City Elevation
742 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 53 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 64 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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The Data Run 5K
Oct 18, 2026