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

Sandy Springs Education Force's 5K/10K - Saturday, October 25, 2025

Registration includes a t-shirt, finisher medals and awards for adults and kids. 

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 (EXTENDED through October 12)

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):      

Now until July 30, 2025: $40 for 10K and $30 for 5K

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 is at Academy Sports + Outdoors, 130 Perimeter Center W, Dunwoody, GA 30346 - Friday, October 24th - 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.

Join fellow runners on October 24, 2026 for the Sandy Springs Education Force's Lightning 10K & 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K featuring a flat and fast course in Sandy Springs.