Sandy Springs Education Force Lightning 10K

OCT

24

2026

A community road race in Sandy Springs offering 5K and 10K options on October 24, 2026, on a fast flat course that serves as a Peachtree qualifier while raising funds for local school programs.

Sat 24 Oct 2026

Atlanta, Georgia

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10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Sandy Springs Education Force Lightning 5K and 10K

Sandy Springs Education Force presents a community road race offering 5K and 10K distances on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the start and finish near 6100 Lake Forrest Drive in Sandy Springs, GA 30328. The course is described as fast and flat and is an official Peachtree qualifier.

Registration includes a race t shirt and a finisher medal. Awards are given for adult and youth categories. Early registration pricing is noted through July 31, 2026, with higher fee periods listed for August 1 to October 23 and day of race prices. Registering by October 10 guarantees a T shirt. Packet pickup is available with a location to be determined; participants are encouraged to pick up bibs and shirts at packet pickup.

The event supports Sandy Springs Education Force, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works with public schools in Sandy Springs. Programs include STEAM, literacy, after school activities, tutoring and mentoring. Funds from the race help provide targeted learning support and outreach for financially vulnerable students during the school year and summer.

Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.