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Sat September 28, 2019 Atlanta, GA 30328 US Directions

Events

10K Run

7:30AM EDT

5K Run

7:50AM EDT

Place

86 Mt Vernon Hwy NW
Sandy Springs Water Tower
Atlanta, GA US 30328

Description

Event details and schedule

Packet Pickup and on-site Registration available at these two times:

  • Friday September 27th - 10:00AM to 6:00PM - Phidippides (Sandy Springs) Corner of Hilderbrand and Roswell Road (6136 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs 30328)
  • Saturday September 28th (Day of) - 6:30AM to 7:00AM at the start/finish line

Race Schedule:

10K and Wheelchair Athletes Starts - 7:30AM
5K Starts - 7:50AM
Awards Ceremony - 9:00AM (estimated)

JOIN US...

For a flat and fast run through beautiful Sandy Springs as we officially kick off the 34th annual Sandy Springs Festival. We'd love to see you at the festival with your 2019 race shirt!

Our Race Features..

  • Olympian and first Peachtree Road Race winner Jeff Galloway will be our master of race ceremonies
  • Drone will follow runners and broadcast live at the finish line
  • Live entertainment on the race course
  • Next Level super soft shirts to all entrants with plenty of food and fluids and exhibits after the race
  • Chip timing and professional finish line provided GO Race Productions
  • The course is certified through USATF and therefore a PEACHTREE QUALIFIER!
  • Age Group Awards will be given 3 deep for men and women based on 10 year age increments. More details on awards to come!
  • Race bib contains a $15 coupon at participating Phidippides locations

And there's more...

  • The race is the official start to the 34th annual Sandy Springs Festival. Make plans to stay around after the race and participate in the festival - a full day of food, arts, entertainment and just loads of fun for all ages!
  • Proceeds from the race benefit Heritage Sandy Springs Museum and Park, the nonprofit organization that presents the annual Sandy Springs Festival

* ENTRANTS THAT REGISTER BY FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2019 ARE GUARANTEED THEIR REQUESTED SHIRT SIZE

SEE YOU AT THE RACE!

2019 Sandy Springs Lightning 5K/10K

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