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

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. Everyone who registers and picks up their packet on Friday will be entered to win one of multiple gift cards in a drawing on Saturday. (Must be present to win.)

Runners also receive: BIOLYTE samples and 20% off at Academy Sports + Outdoors. At the race, we'll have samples from Arden's Garden and Playa Bowls, cinnamon rolls from J. Christopher's, treats from Riverwood International Charter School's Culinary Arts Department, bagels, cream cheese, bananas and water.

D1 Training Sandy Springs will warm us all up. Plus, Medical & Sports Massage and Stretch Zone-Sandy Springs will be there to provide services to runners and Orange Theory Fitness Sandy Springs coaches will be on hand for individual warm-ups for pre-run stretching and post-run cool-downs. Face painting is available.

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. Others receive shirts based on availability.

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.