Sandy Springs Education Force's Lightning 10K & 5K

Sandy Springs Education Force's 5K/10K - Saturday, October 24, 2026

Registration Details

• Includes: Registration includes a t-shirt, finisher medals and awards for adults and kids.
• Support: Not a runner? You can support SSEF whether or not you participate. Tap HERE to donate!
• Course: Sandy Springs Education Force's Lightning 5K/10K is a fast, flat course and an official Peachtree qualifier!
• Team Spirit: Form a school, neighborhood or corporate team and enjoy the race (and the celebration after)!

Important Dates

• Deadline: October 10 to guarantee a T-shirt (EXTENDED through October 12)
• Impact: 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

• Early Bird: Now until July 30, 2025: $40 for 10K and $30 for 5K
• On Time: Now until October 24: $45 for 10K and $35 for 5K
• Day of Race: $50 for 10K and $40 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: Academy Sports + Outdoors, 130 Perimeter Center W, Dunwoody, GA 30346
• Date: Friday, October 24th - 11 am - 7 pm

Your Support Makes a Difference

• Mission: Help Us Bridge the Academic Gap - Keep Students On Track for Academic Success
• About SSEF: 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.
• Programs: STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math), literacy, after-school, tutoring and mentoring programs address critical needs.
• Impact: Financially vulnerable students thrive from these programs during the school year and summer.

Visit the race page for more information.