Celebrating its 10th anniversary the annual Hammer Down 5K presented by JE Dunn Construction is coming up on Saturday, October 17th beginning at the offices of JE Dunn Construction, 2555 Cumberland Parkway SE in Atlanta. The 5K run/walk will begin at 8:30 a.m., with registration opening at 7:00 a.m. A 1K Fun Run for kids will start at 9:30 a.m. Due to COVID-19 strict safety guidelines have been developed for the run, details can be found at http://www.hammerdownrun.
Proceeds from the race will benefit The Feeding the Homeless Project, Inc. and The Orange Duffle Bag Initiative. In the history of the race over $500,000 has been donated to worthy charities. Last year’s race raised a total of $102,433.00 for the non-profits.
The racecourse is USATF Certified and a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier. In addition to awards in age categories, the race will also challenge runners to achieve the fastest time up the Quarter Mile King/Queen of the Hill, beginning on Bert Adams Drive and reaching the top of Mt Wilkerson Pkwy.
Registration fee for the 5K and 5K Stroller is $25, late registration is $30. The 1K Fun Run registration fee is $10, late registration fee is $15. Participants may register in advance at http://www.hammerdownrun.