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X-WR-CALNAME:John Spencer River Run 5K
X-WR-TIMEZONE:Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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DESCRIPTION:The John Spencer River Run 5K is held each year at the Odum Sch
 ool of Ecology in memory of John Kyle Spencer\, a graduate student at Odum
  and the River Basin Center who dedicated his research to urban streams\, 
 freshwater ecology\, conservation and ecological restoration.\n\nThis comm
 unity-oriented event brings together current students\, alumni\, faculty\,
  friends\, and supporters for a meaningful morning of running or walking t
 hrough a route that begins at the Odum School of Ecology. In addition to c
 elebrating the life and legacy of John Spencer\, the event helps support t
 he ongoing mission of the school: encouraging ecological research and cons
 ervation. Donations and participation benefit the UGA River Basin Center a
 nd its John Spencer Research Grant Program\, established in his memory to 
 support graduate student research in freshwater ecology and conservation.\
 n\nEvery year the event welcomes both in-person and virtual participation.
  Whether running\, walking\, or simply joining to show support\, participa
 nts come together to honor John Spencer’s passion for the environment an
 d to foster community spirit around ecology and conservation. By attending
  or contributing\, participants help reinforce the values that John Spence
 r embodied: kindness\, generosity\, and a deep commitment to preserving an
 d restoring aquatic ecosystems.\n\nFor those participating in the 5K campu
 s run\, please meet in front of the Ecology Building at 8 a.m.. Link to ro
 ute: John Spencer 5K 2026 Route - MapMyRun.
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LOCATION:Ecology Building
SUMMARY:John Spencer River Run 5K
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.uga.edu/event/john-spencer-river-run-5k-and-
 nature-walk-8739
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
CATEGORIES:Sports and Recreation
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