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.
Races Offered
The Data Run/Walk 5K
Oct 18, 2026
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Distance —
5K
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Type —
Running
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09:00
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$30.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Athens.
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12.3° / 23.1°
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10.4° / 21.6°
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Avg sunshine hours
9h 25m
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Avg rainfall
0.9 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
10.2 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Moderate
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (4.0)
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Humidity
68.8%
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Sunrise
07:39
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Sunset
18:57
About Athens
Learn more about the host city, Athens.
Athens is a consolidated city-county in the U.S. state of Georgia. Downtown Athens lies about 70 miles (110 km) northeast of downtown Atlanta. The University of Georgia, the state's flagship public university and an R1 research institution, is in Athens and contributed to its initial growth. In 1991, after a vote the preceding year, the original City of Athens abandoned its charter to form a unified government with Clarke County, referred to jointly as Athens–Clarke County, where it is the county seat.
