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

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

Race Registration

• Inclusions: 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!
• Community: 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)!

Key Dates

• Deadline: October 10 to guarantee a T-shirt.
• Registration Fee Use: Your registration fee helps Sandy Springs Education Force provide targeted learning support and outreach programs.

Registration Fee

• Early Bird: Now until July 31, 2026: $45 for 10K and $35 for 5K.
• Regular Registration: August 1 until October 23: $50 for 10K and $40 for 5K.
• Race Day: $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

• Mission: Help Us Bridge the Academic Gap - Keep Students On Track for Academic Success.
• Organization: Sandy Springs Education Force (SSEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
• Programs: Dedicated to educating and enriching the lives of public school students in Sandy Springs.
• Focus Areas: STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math), literacy, after-school, tutoring and mentoring programs.

More Information

Visit our race page for additional details: Lightning 5K/10K Race Page.