Sandy Springs Education Force Lightning 5K & 10K Sandy Springs, GA   Oct 24, 2026

Sandy Springs Education Force’s Lightning 5K/10K is a fast, flat, Peachtree Road Race qualifier! All participants get a race t-shirt, finishers receive custom designed medals and the top three adults and kids in multiple categories earn awards.

Enjoy an easy packet pick-up and a festive, family-friendly atmosphere with a DJ, vendors, giveaways, face painting, free parking, photo opps and more! Form organization, school, neighborhood or corporate teams for extra excitement and recognition! Plus, it’s an exciting community event that supports thousands of students in public schools in Sandy Springs.

Your registration levels the playing field for local kids who receive free tutoring, literacy programs, after-school enrichment, career mentoring and much more from one of Sandy Springs Education Force’s 18 programs. Make it count—sign up today and run for brighter futures!