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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
The Start/Finish line for the Lightning 5K/10K, Sandy Springs GA
5K · 10K
51–69°F · low rain risk
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2025
45–69°F
dry
2024
57–80°F
dry
2023
50–70°F
dry
2022
47–74°F
dry
2021
49–73°F
dry
2020
61–72°F
rain
2019
47–67°F
dry
2018
44–68°F
dry
2017
50–63°F
dry
2016
55–80°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24
Cloudy · 54–69°F
Saturday, Oct 24starts near 54°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 14 mph
About this race
Sandy Springs Education Force's 5K/10K - Saturday, October 24, 2026
Registration includes a t-shirt, finisher medals and awards for adults and kids. We also have a fast, flat, Peachtree qualifying course, food and a fun, energetic environment.
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 in your size.
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 if signed up by October 10, or until supplies last):
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
Academy Sports + Outdoors (Easy in and out)
Friday, October 23, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Academy Sports + Outdoors, 130 Perimeter Center West, Dunwoody, GA 30346
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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