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

🏃‍♂️ Sandy Springs Education Force's 5K/10K

Saturday, October 25, 2025

👕 Registration Includes

• T-shirt: All participants receive a race t-shirt.
• Finisher Medals: Participants earn medals upon completion.
• Awards: Awards are available for both adults and kids.
• Support Option: Not a runner? You can support SSEF whether or not you participate. Tap HERE to donate!

🏅 About the Race

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 for T-shirt Guarantee

DEADLINE: October 10 to guarantee a T-shirt.

💰 Registration Fee

• Current Rate: Now until July 30, 2025: $40 for 10K and $30 for 5K
• Late Registration: Now until October 25: $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 is TBD - Friday, October 25th - 11 am - 7 pm

🌟 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.

For more information and to register, visit the official site: Lightning 5K/10K Registration