Pound the Pavement for Peter - Family Fun Run

Please join us to Pound the Pavement for Peter at Capital City Club on Saturday, March 28, 2026.  Pound the Pavement for Peter is a family fun run benefiting children with disabilities and medical fragilities. 

Race Day Details: 
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Capital City Club | Brookhaven, GA
7:30 AM - Registration Opens
8:15 AM - Announcements & Race Begins

Packet Pick Up: 
Friday, March 27, 2026
Capital City Club - Brookhaven | Atlanta, GA 
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Race Day Packet Pick Up: 
Saturday, March 27, 2026
7:30 AM 

About Pound the Pavement for Peter:

Pound the Pavement for Peter is a 5K Family Fun Run around the Brookhaven Neighborhood. It was started in 2009 in honor of Peter Hopkins, who, suffering from a Peroxisomal Disorder (PBD), lived his life with many disabilities, and eventually lost his life at age 3. This is event is held to raise awareness and funds to help families and children with disabilities and debilitating diseases.

Pound the Pavement and Peter’s proceeds this year will be donated to  fund 3 critical aspects to realizing potential for these children, and inspiring hope for their families – Disease Research, Medical Care and Inclusion in Education. We cannot think of a better way to honor Peter’s memory and similarly-affected children than supporting these charities which work to enhance the lives of children and families living with severe disabilities.

To download your custom race bib (you must be logged in) go to your account: https://runsignup.com/Profile.
Scroll down to Upcoming Events, then click link for VIEW DIGITAL BIB

You can then easily share your bib on social media or print to post on a wall as a self motivator as you complete the challenge (your real bib will be in your SWAG packet).

Presenting Sponsor - $10,000+

• Exclusive branded/naming opportunity for event
• Start and Finish Line
• Junior Committee
• Youth Activities & Games
• Registration & Refreshments
• Premium logo placement on race t-shirt
• Premium logo placement on race related materials (digital and print)
• Premium recognition with logo on race website linked to your company website
• Custom social media and newsletter feature
• Onsite marketing opportunities on Race Day
• Complimentary registration for up to 30 individuals

Become a Presenting Sponsor

Gold Medal Sponsor - $5,000

• Company logo on race t-shirt
• Company logo on race related materials (digital and print)
• Logo recognition on Race Day signage
• Recognition with logo on race website linked to your company website
• Social media and newsletter feature
• Complimentary registration for up to 20 individuals

Become a Gold Medal Sponsor

Silver Medal Sponsor - $2,000

• Company logo on race t-shirt
• Logo recognition on Race Day signage
• Recognition with logo on race website linked to your company website
• Complimentary registration for up to 15 individuals

Become a Silver Medal Sponsor

IRONMAN Sponsor - $1,000

• Name Recognition on race t-shirt
• Logo/Name recognition on Race Day signage
• Recognition on race website
• Complimentary registration for up to 10 individuals

Become a IRONMAN Sponsor

Marathoner Sponsor - $500

• Name recognition with logo on race website
• Complimentary registration for up to 6 individuals

Become a Marathoner Sponsor

Fun Run Sponsor - $250

• Recognition on race website
• Complimentary registration for 4 runners

Become a Fun Run Sponsor

Peter’s Pals - $150

• Recognition on race website
• Complimentary registration for 2 runners

Become a Peter's Pals Sponsor

If you prefer to send a check, please make your check payable to the Peter Hopkins Foundation:

Peter Hopkins Foundation

955 Stovall Boulevard

Atlanta GA 30319

Email poundthepavement4peter@gmail.com if you would prefer to pay by check for sponsorship. 

To view an interactive course map with elevation, click HERE.

This year's Pound the Pavement for Peter 5K is going virtual. Let's come together as a community while staying apart!

Here is how it works...

Step 1. Register to run/walk the virtual 5K and invite your friends to join!

Step 2. Your race SWAG will be available on at a date and location to be determined!  We will communicate this via email to all registered participants.  You can also elect to have your SWAG shipped to your door via USPS for $5 add-on selected during registration. If chosen, you will receive email with tracking # as soon as your items are shipped!

Step 3. Run/walk the distance on your own, using our RaceJoy app or one of your other favorites to track your time and distance! Then, submit your time to be added to the Pound the Pavement for Peter 5K results leader board. Post a picture of your run to Facebook or Instagram using #embracerace

Step 4: You did it! Enjoy a cup of coffee or ice cream!

You will have two options to submit your results!  

1. Download the RaceJoy App and follow instructions to start your tracking. When you cross the 5K *virtual* finish line your results will automatically be submitted!
2. Use your smart watch or favorite running app to time yourself over 5K then you will be logging your miles directly into the RunSignUp System.  You will get an email with instructions for you to upload directly with your unique link by September 1st!  If you do not get the email, you can follow the below instructions. You will only be able to enter data from 03/20/2021 to 03/30/2021.  If you are having any trouble, please contact: events@runnersfit.com

Submit your time from your individual results page ->>

• Click Here then search for your name. 
• Click SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS

If you are not logged into your RunSignUp account you will be required to enter your email or last 4 digits of phone number you used for registration to verify yourself.  Once on the Log Activities page you can ENTER YOUR TIME and then SUBMIT YOUR TIME. 

That's it! Thanks for joining us for the race!

Free Live Tracking and Progress Alerts on Race Day! (Race organizers are providing this as an included service.)

Make sure you download the RaceJoy mobile app for live phone tracking for the VIRTUAL 5K.

Carry your phone and use RaceJoy to add to your race experience with these key features:

GPS Progress Alerts

• Receive GPS-based progress alerts at mile points on the course for current pace and estimated finish time.
• Post to your Facebook and Twitter walls.
• Have friends and family track your performance.

Live GPS Tracking

• Supporting spectators can track your blue dot moving along the course from home or at the race site.
• NearMe proximity alerts notify spectators when you are drawing near.
• Find each other using RaceJoy’s MeetUp tool.

Send-a-Cheer

• Receive fun, motivational audio cheers from your supporting fans.
• Start sending cheers to others doing the race at any time.

The Pound the Pavement for Peter 5K - VIRTUAL EDITION! is sponsoring RaceJoy to provide participants and spectators these features for free (normally a 99 cents upgrade fee for both the participant and spectator).

Note:
- Participant must carry phone
- No official race timing information is provided for this race in RaceJoy

Pound the Pavement for Peter is a 5K Family Fun Run around the Brookhaven Neighborhood. It was started in 2009 in honor of Peter Hopkins, who, suffering from a Peroxisomal Disorder (PBD), lived his life with many disabilities, and eventually lost his life at age 3. This is event is held to raise awareness and funds to help families and children with disabilities and debilitating diseases.

 This year the proceeds for the race will support: The Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders (www.thegfpd.org), The Adaptive Learning Center (www.adaptivelearningcenter.org), and the Medically Complex Care Program at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (www.choa.org).

 Thank you for supporting this race!

Please make your check payable to the Peter Hopkins Foundation:

Peter Hopkins Foundation

955 Stovall Boulevard, Atlanta, Georgia 30319

Email poundthepavement4peter@gmail.com if you would prefer to pay by check for sponsorship.