Stop the Traffick!
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Price $27.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for the inspiring "Stop the Traffick!" event in Kalamazoo, where community spirit meets a vital cause. This inaugural race festival is dedicated to raising funds to rescue children from the horrors of human trafficking, an issue that affects millions worldwide. The day will kick off with a challenging 5K race on a scenic off-road cross country course at Kalamazoo Christian Elementary, followed by a Fun Run/Fundraiser suitable for all ages and abilities. Participants in the Fun Run can choose to run or walk a half-mile paved loop, collecting pledges for each lap completed, making it a perfect way to support a noble cause while enjoying a fun day outdoors.
With a commitment to making a difference, the "Stop the Traffick!" event invites everyone to be part of the solution. Registration opens in February 2026, so mark your calendars and get ready to lace up your running shoes for a day of camaraderie, competition, and compassion. Together, we can take meaningful steps to combat human trafficking and help those in need. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact in our community!
With a commitment to making a difference, the "Stop the Traffick!" event invites everyone to be part of the solution. Registration opens in February 2026, so mark your calendars and get ready to lace up your running shoes for a day of camaraderie, competition, and compassion. Together, we can take meaningful steps to combat human trafficking and help those in need. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact in our community!
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 an inaugural race festival that in partnership with Destiny Rescue is seeking to raise funds to rescue children from human trafficking. We will begin the morning with a competitive 5K at Kalamazoo Christian Elementary (note that this course will be off-road and will use the cross country course), followed by awards, and then our Fun Run/Fundraiser. For anyone not looking to be competitive or for a paved option, the Fun Run course will be a more friendly option. Additionally, our fundraisers, called Chain Breakers, will be doing laps on our Fun Run loop.
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 7, 2025 at Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
The 5k race takes place on a cross country course that includes trails. The Fun Run is on a half mile paved loop on which on participants run or walk as many loops as they want and obtain pledges for each loop completed.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
* Friday Packet Pickup - June 6th, 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
* Saturday Packet Pickup - June 7th, 6:30 am to 7:30 am at Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
* Saturday 5K Race Time - 8:00 am
* Saturday Fun Run Fundraiser Time 9:30 am to 11:00 am
PARKING Limited parking at school. Overflow parking at 12th Street Baptist Church.
EVENT FEES:
* 5k Race - $27.00
* Fun Run Fundraiser - $27.00
* 5k Race and Fun Run Fundraiser - $27.00
* No registrations after Thursday June 5 at 8pm
TEE SHIRTS - T-Shirts are guaranteed to participants who register by May 7th. T-shirts for registrations after May 7th 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
FUNDRAISERS FOR FUN RUN
* Once fundraiser has been set up when registering for race, then in RunSignUp go to your profile. Find the Stop the Traffick! fundraiser and click edit. Click on pledges at the top of the page to enter range of laps.
* Collect pledges by using the fundraiser link you initially set up. These will either be per lap or per event.
* Once race is complete, again edit the fundraiser to enter the number of laps so that pledge totals can be calculated. Pledged amounts must be received by 25Jun2025.
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 an inaugural race festival that in partnership with Destiny Rescue is seeking to raise funds to rescue children from human trafficking. We will begin the morning with a competitive 5K at Kalamazoo Christian Elementary (note that this course will be off-road and will use the cross country course), followed by awards, and then our Fun Run/Fundraiser. For anyone not looking to be competitive or for a paved option, the Fun Run course will be a more friendly option. Additionally, our fundraisers, called Chain Breakers, will be doing laps on our Fun Run loop.
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 7, 2025 at Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
The 5k race takes place on a cross country course that includes trails. The Fun Run is on a half mile paved loop on which on participants run or walk as many loops as they want and obtain pledges for each loop completed.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
* Friday Packet Pickup - June 6th, 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
* Saturday Packet Pickup - June 7th, 6:30 am to 7:30 am at Kalamazoo Christian Middle School
* Saturday 5K Race Time - 8:00 am
* Saturday Fun Run Fundraiser Time 9:30 am to 11:00 am
PARKING Limited parking at school. Overflow parking at 12th Street Baptist Church.
EVENT FEES:
* 5k Race - $27.00
* Fun Run Fundraiser - $27.00
* 5k Race and Fun Run Fundraiser - $27.00
* No registrations after Thursday June 5 at 8pm
TEE SHIRTS - T-Shirts are guaranteed to participants who register by May 7th. T-shirts for registrations after May 7th 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
FUNDRAISERS FOR FUN RUN
* Once fundraiser has been set up when registering for race, then in RunSignUp go to your profile. Find the Stop the Traffick! fundraiser and click edit. Click on pledges at the top of the page to enter range of laps.
* Collect pledges by using the fundraiser link you initially set up. These will either be per lap or per event.
* Once race is complete, again edit the fundraiser to enter the number of laps so that pledge totals can be calculated. Pledged amounts must be received by 25Jun2025.
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 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.00
OPENS 02 FEB 26Cross country course including trails. -
Fun Run Fundraiser
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$27.00
OPENS 02 FEB 26This half mile loop is a completely paved course. -
5K Run/Walk and Fun Run Fundraiser
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.00
OPENS 02 FEB 26Sign up for both events if you wish to participate in the 5K and fundraise in the fun run fundraiser
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