Sandy Springs Education Force's Lightning 10K & 5K
Date and time
Friday, October 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
The Start/Finish line for the Lightning 5K/10K, Sandy Springs, GA
Date and time
Friday, October 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
The Start/Finish line for the Lightning 5K/10K, Sandy Springs, GA
Date and time
Friday, October 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
The Start/Finish line for the Lightning 5K/10K, Sandy Springs, GA
Sandy Springs Education Force's 5K/10K - Saturday, October 24, 2026
Registration includes a t-shirt, finisher medals and awards for adults and kids.
Not a runner? You can support SSEF whether or not you participate. Tap HERE to donate!
Sandy Springs Education Force's Lightning 5K/10K is a fast, flat course and an official Peachtree qualifier! Every step helps boost educational programs for public school students in Sandy Springs. Form a school, neighborhood or corporate team and enjoy the race (and the celebration after)!
DEADLINE: October 10 to guarantee a T-shirt
Your registration fee helps Sandy Springs Education Force provide targeted learning support and outreach programs that will make a difference for public school students!
REGISTRATION FEE (includes race t-shirt and finisher medal):
Now until July 31, 2026: $45 for 10K and $35 for 5K
August 1 until October 23: $50 for 10K and $40 for 5K
Day of Race - $55 for 10K and $45 for 5K
DAY OF RACE TIMELINE
6:30 am Registration Opens (We strongly recommend picking up your bib and t-shirt at packet pickup. See details below.)
7:45 am 10K Start
7:55 am 5K Start
PACKET PICKUP
Location TBD
YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Help Us Bridge the Academic Gap - Keep Students On Track for Academic Success
Sandy Springs Education Force (SSEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and enriching the lives of public school students in Sandy Springs in coordination with school administrators. STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math), literacy, after-school, tutoring and mentoring programs address critical needs. Financially vulnerable students thrive from these programs during the school year and summer.
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