Sandy Springs Education Force’s Lightning 10K & 5K 2026 — Sandy Springs, GA

Sandy Springs Education Force's 5K/10K - Saturday, October 24, 2026 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 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 31, 2026: $45 for 10K and $35 for 5K 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 Location TBD 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.