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It's easy to join or create your own team to show your support for Sandy Springs Education Force! When you recruit friends, colleagues and contacts to register to run (or walk), you make a difference for public school students in Sandy Springs! Tap HERE to create or join a team.
Not a runner? You can support SSEF's programs whether or not you run. Tap HERE to donate!
Description
Sandy Springs Education Force's 5K/10K - Saturday, October 26, 2024
Registration includes a t-shirt, food, a high-end swag bag, finisher medals and awards for adults and kids (including sizeable gift cards). There will be personalized sessions and samples from vendors including a session wearing compression boots from Medical Sports Massage, stretching from Stretch Zone and nutritional samples from Elizabeth Austin Health Club and Arden's Garden. Enjoy food, face painting, pumpkin decorating and an amazing DJ from America’s Got Talent.
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 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 Academy Sports + Outdoors - 130 Perimeter Center W, Dunwoody, GA 30346- Friday, October 25th - 11 am - 7 pm
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.
Race Course - 5K & 10K
The 10K loops the 5K race course twice. The course begins and ends at 6100 Lake Forrest Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.
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.
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.
Sandy Springs Education Force provides targeted educational outreach programs for public school students in Sandy Springs. Our successful Tutor Teams, Summer Reading and Reading Buddies programs significantly improve academic outcomes in math and reading. SSEF assists high school seniors in identifying their post-secondary plans via the SAIL and Senior Push programs. These and other programs foster critical relationships between students and their mentors; research shows this is crucial for educational success. Our programs facilitate critical relationships between students and their mentors, a critical component in academic 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 marketing opportunities (including the opportunity to have 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.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.sandyspringseducationforce.org/lightning-run/.
Race Contact Info
Past Race Photos
Place
6100 Lake Forrest Drive
Sandy Springs, GA US 30328
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