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. 

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, 2026: $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 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.

The 10K loops the 5K race course twice. The course begins and ends at 6100 Lake Forrest Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.

There are four areas available to park.

We suggest coming from Lake Forrest since Mt. Vernon will begin to be shut down at Lake Forrest Drive as the race start approaches. A small section of Lake Forrest will be shut down between the 6100 Century East Building Entrance and Mt. Vernon.

(1) Main Parking: Century Springs West business parking lot at 6100 Lake Forrest Dr. (Watch for marked spots for building customers. Please do not park in customer spots.)

(2) Along Mt. Vernon Rd. there are limited spaces across from Sandy Springs United Methodist Church available with a short walk down to the Start/Finish line at Lake Forrest.

(3) Street and surface lot parking is available surrounding City Springs. Expect a longer walk to the Start/Finish line at Lake Forrest.

(4) City Springs Deck East or West. Parking is free for up to 2 hours. This is a great spot to park if you wish to head back to City Springs for the Farmers Market. Expect a longer walk to the Start/Finish line at Lake Forrest.

*All other areas are not designated for parking and you park at your own risk.

*There will be specific spots at the Century West lot reserved and marked for the building's customers.

*Feel free to review the PDF below for a map of the area and parking locations.