Stop the Traffick!
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Price $20.00 - $30.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring "Stop the Traffick!" race festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Kalamazoo Christian Middle School. This vibrant event aims to combat human trafficking by raising funds to rescue children from this devastating reality. Participants can kick off the day with a one-mile fun run, now featuring a fun costume twist, followed by a chip-timed 5K race on a scenic off-road cross-country course.
Starting at 8:00 AM for the fun run and 8:30 AM for the 5K, this event not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also highlights the urgent need to address modern slavery, which affects millions worldwide. Enjoy a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and community engagement, including local nonprofit showcases and delicious food trucks. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference while having a great time!
Starting at 8:00 AM for the fun run and 8:30 AM for the 5K, this event not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also highlights the urgent need to address modern slavery, which affects millions worldwide. Enjoy a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and community engagement, including local nonprofit showcases and delicious food trucks. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference while having a great time!
Organiser's Description
We only have two choices: do nothing, or do something.
Tony Kirwan, Destiny Rescue Founder & International CEO
Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide including right here in the United States. It can happen in any community and victims can be any age, race, gender, or nationality. According to the most recent International Labour Organization (ILO) study, there are an estimated 49.6 million people currently living in modern slavery around the world, and 5.1 million people are in modern slavery on any given day in the United States (ILO 2022).
We are ready to do something. Stop the Traffick! is race festival that in partnership with Destiny Rescue is seeking to raise funds to rescue children from human trafficking. In this, the second annual event, we will begin the morning with a one mile fun run followed by a 5K race, both at Kalamazoo Christian Elementary (note that this course will be off-road and will use the cross-country course), followed by awards.
International Labour Organization. (2022, September). Global Estimates of Modern Slavery: Forced Labour and Forced Marriage. https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/ed_norm/ipec/documents/publication/wcms_854733.pdf
RACE DATE AND LOCATION - Saturday June 6, 2026 at Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
The one mile fun run and the 5k race both take place on a cross country course that includes trails so strollers are not encouraged. The 5k is chip timed. The race clock will time the fun run. This year, we are adding a twist: the ONE MILE FUN RUN is now a COSTUME RUN! We encourage all participants to dress up and join the fun!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
* Friday Packet Pickup - June 5th, 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
* Saturday Packet Pickup - June 6th, 6:30 am to 7:30 am at Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
* Saturday One Mile Fun Run - 8:00 am
* Saturday 5K Race Time - 8:30 am
PARKING Limited parking at school. Primary parking is at 12th Street Baptist Church across the street.
EVENT FEES:
* 5k Race - $30.00
* One Mile Fun Run - $20.00
* 5k Race and One Mile Fun Run - $30.00
* Registrants after Friday June 5 at 12pm will need to go to the day of race line on race day.
TEE SHIRTS - T-Shirts are guaranteed to participants who register by May 6th. T-shirts for registrations after May 6th will be available on a "First Come First Serve" basis.
AWARDS:
* 1 Mile Fun Run - All participants will receive a token of participation!
* 5K Awards - Overall Male and Female, 1st and 2nd Place Division winners age brackets of 14 and Under,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99
RACE MAPS [https://www.southwestmichigantiming.com/kalamazoo-christian-5k-course]
MINISTRY IN MOTION - In conjunction with the race, we will be holding a community event serving the Portage and Kalamazoo area. This event is designed to highlight local nonprofit organizations and connect them with volunteers, donors, and supporters. Organizations will have an opportunity to showcase the important work they do in a fun, festive environment. There will be food trucks and other fun activities. Stop by after the race.
Tony Kirwan, Destiny Rescue Founder & International CEO
Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide including right here in the United States. It can happen in any community and victims can be any age, race, gender, or nationality. According to the most recent International Labour Organization (ILO) study, there are an estimated 49.6 million people currently living in modern slavery around the world, and 5.1 million people are in modern slavery on any given day in the United States (ILO 2022).
We are ready to do something. Stop the Traffick! is race festival that in partnership with Destiny Rescue is seeking to raise funds to rescue children from human trafficking. In this, the second annual event, we will begin the morning with a one mile fun run followed by a 5K race, both at Kalamazoo Christian Elementary (note that this course will be off-road and will use the cross-country course), followed by awards.
International Labour Organization. (2022, September). Global Estimates of Modern Slavery: Forced Labour and Forced Marriage. https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/ed_norm/ipec/documents/publication/wcms_854733.pdf
RACE DATE AND LOCATION - Saturday June 6, 2026 at Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
The one mile fun run and the 5k race both take place on a cross country course that includes trails so strollers are not encouraged. The 5k is chip timed. The race clock will time the fun run. This year, we are adding a twist: the ONE MILE FUN RUN is now a COSTUME RUN! We encourage all participants to dress up and join the fun!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
* Friday Packet Pickup - June 5th, 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
* Saturday Packet Pickup - June 6th, 6:30 am to 7:30 am at Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
* Saturday One Mile Fun Run - 8:00 am
* Saturday 5K Race Time - 8:30 am
PARKING Limited parking at school. Primary parking is at 12th Street Baptist Church across the street.
EVENT FEES:
* 5k Race - $30.00
* One Mile Fun Run - $20.00
* 5k Race and One Mile Fun Run - $30.00
* Registrants after Friday June 5 at 12pm will need to go to the day of race line on race day.
TEE SHIRTS - T-Shirts are guaranteed to participants who register by May 6th. T-shirts for registrations after May 6th will be available on a "First Come First Serve" basis.
AWARDS:
* 1 Mile Fun Run - All participants will receive a token of participation!
* 5K Awards - Overall Male and Female, 1st and 2nd Place Division winners age brackets of 14 and Under,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99
RACE MAPS [https://www.southwestmichigantiming.com/kalamazoo-christian-5k-course]
MINISTRY IN MOTION - In conjunction with the race, we will be holding a community event serving the Portage and Kalamazoo area. This event is designed to highlight local nonprofit organizations and connect them with volunteers, donors, and supporters. Organizations will have an opportunity to showcase the important work they do in a fun, festive environment. There will be food trucks and other fun activities. Stop by after the race.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$30.00
Cross country course including trails. -
One Mile Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$20.00
Cross country course including trails. A parent/guardian may run with their young children without registering for the event. -
5K Run/Walk and One Mile Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$30.00
Sign up for both events if you wish to participate in both the 5K and the on mile fun run -
I Don't Run but Want a Shirt
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$20.00
This is just for those that want to order a shirt ahead of time. There may be some additional shirts available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the event.
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3800 S 12th St, Kalamazoo, 49009, MI, United States
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