Sandy Springs Education Force Lightning 10K & 5K

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Sandy Springs Education Force's 5K/10K - Saturday, October 26, 2024

Registration includes a great t-shirt, food, swag bag, finisher medals and top-three awards for adults and kids in multiple categories!

Get charged up for Sandy Springs Education Force's Lightning 5K/10K! Race on this fast, flat course – an official Peachtree qualifier! Whether you're sprinting to the finish or power walking, every step helps boost educational programs for public school students in Sandy Springs. Enjoy a high-voltage party atmosphere, prizes, vendors and a DJ! Form a school, neighborhood or corporate team and be part of this electric family-friendly event!

DEADLINE: October 9 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 October 25: $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 - Friday, October 25th - 11am - 7pm

YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Help Us Bridge the Academic Gap - Keep Students On Track for Academic Success

Sandy Springs Education Force has been at the forefront of supporting the educational successes of financially vulnerable students in Sandy Springs for over a decade. With support from sponsors, we launched a brand new virtual tutoring program to help elementary school students stay on track with their academics during the pandemic emergency. We also expanded our successful Summer Book Club to ensure students did not lose their reading gains over the summer break. Many students still face vast educational gaps, especially children whose families have limited financial means. To help bridge this gap, we continue to expand our programs to provide targeted learning support and outreach programs that will make a difference for these public school students.

Race Course - 5K & 10K

The 10K loops the 5K race course twice.

Parking Options

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 Wast 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.

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

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Sponsor the Lightning 5K/10K - We Need Your Support!

When you sponsor SSEF’s Lightning 5K/10K, you play an essential role in nurturing the minds of our future leaders.

With backing from generous sponsors, Sandy Springs Education Force provides targeted educational outreach programs for public school students in Sandy Springs. For example, our very successful Tutor Teams, Summer Reading and Reading Buddies programs make immediate, positive impacts by improving academic outcomes in math and reading. SSEF volunteers also assist high school seniors in identifying their post-secondary plans via the SAIL and Senior Push programs. These and other programs also foster critical relationships between students and their mentors, which research shows is crucial for their educational success. Plus, our programs facilitate critical relationships between students and their mentors, which research shows is equally important for their educational success.

SSEF is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering education and enriching the lives of young learners in Sandy Springs.

Sponsor this impactful community event, help transform students' educational experiences and enjoy enhanced exposure in the community.

We appreciate your support. Sponsors receive FREE registrations, t-shirts and opportunities to market to our audience, including an opportunity to set up a table at the race.

Please tap on the PDF below to learn about sponsorship opportunities.

*** You can also contact us at director@sandyspringseducationforce.org and request an invoice and a link to pay your sponsorship if needed.

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.