Footprints For The Future 5K Returns Nov. 11

SANDY SPRINGS, GA -- The fourth-annual Footprints for the Future 5K is less than a month away, and you have less than 24 hours to take advantage of early-bird discount registration for this event benefiting students attending Sandy Springs public schools. The deadline to register to be guaranteed a dri-balance long-sleeved shirt is Wednesday, Oct. 18.

The race, organized by Sandy Springs Education Force, will be held Saturday, Nov. 11 at Lake Forest Elementary School. The run starts and ends at the school, with sign-in kicking off at 7 a.m. and the race beginning at 8 a.m.

The cost to register by Oct. 18 is $25 for adults and $10 for children age 12 and younger. The price rises to $30 for adults and $12 for children by Nov. 1. After that date, prices will be $35 for adults and $15 for youngsters. Registration can be done online.

Participants will enjoy free onsite parking, a pre-race packet pick-up option and chip timing and a professional finish line provided by Georgia Multisports Productions.

Registration includes a long-sleeved, dri-balance shirt, vendor booths, snacks and a SWAG bag of giveaways from sponsors and community supporters. Top sponsors for the race include the Couchman Noble Foundation, Carter and Northside Hospital. Of course, medals will be awarded for overall winners and in all standard age group categories.

SSEF invites businesses and communities to create teams to run with colleagues and friends. Special team
registration pricing is available. Contact roadrace@sandyspringseducationforce.org for details.

Footprints for the Future raises money for the Sandy Springs Education Force, a nonprofit organization committed to providing the city's public school children with all the tools needed to succeed through high school and beyond. You can learn more about the organization by visiting its website.

Images via Sandy Springs Education Force