Stop the Traffick!
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Price Free - $30.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Stop the Traffick! event on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Kalamazoo Christian Middle School in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This exciting race festival aims to raise crucial funds for Destiny Rescue, an organization dedicated to rescuing children from the horrors of human trafficking. Participants can kick off the day with a fun and energetic one-mile fun run at 8:00 AM, followed by a competitive 5K race at 8:30 AM, both taking place on a scenic off-road cross-country course.
This event not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also highlights the urgent need to combat human trafficking, which affects millions globally. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-timer, come out to make a difference while enjoying a day of fun and camaraderie. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this impactful event that promises to be both meaningful and memorable! Sign-ups will be available starting February 2026, so mark your calendars and get ready to make a positive change!
This event not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also highlights the urgent need to combat human trafficking, which affects millions globally. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-timer, come out to make a difference while enjoying a day of fun and camaraderie. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this impactful event that promises to be both meaningful and memorable! Sign-ups will be available starting February 2026, so mark your calendars and get ready to make a positive change!
Organiser's Description
WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PLANNING STAGES FOR THE JUNE 6, 2026 STOP THE TRAFFICK! EVENT. THE INFORMATION BELOW IS FOR THE 2025 EVENT. SIGN UPS WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING IN FEBRUARY 2026. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ON JUNE 6, 2026!
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.
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. Overflow parking at 12th Street Baptist Church.
EVENT FEES:
* 5k Race - $30.00
* One Mile Fun Run - Free (t-shirt may be added on for $15)
* 5k Race and One Mile Fun Run - $30.00
* No registrations after Thursday June 5 at 8pm
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:
* 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]
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.
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. Overflow parking at 12th Street Baptist Church.
EVENT FEES:
* 5k Race - $30.00
* One Mile Fun Run - Free (t-shirt may be added on for $15)
* 5k Race and One Mile Fun Run - $30.00
* No registrations after Thursday June 5 at 8pm
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:
* 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]
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$30.00
OPENS 02 FEB 26Cross country course including trails. -
One Mile Fun Run
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 02 FEB 26Cross 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
OPENS 02 FEB 26Sign up for both events if you wish to participate in both the 5K and the on mile fun run
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