Together Against Trafficking 5k

Friday, September 8, 2023 Past event

6:30 PM EDT

Lexington, Kentucky

Free–$33.25 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Together Against Trafficking 5K on Friday, September 8, 2023! This exciting twilight race will kick off at 6:30 PM at Coldstream Research Park in Lexington, Fayette, and is designed to bring the community together in support of individuals and families affected by human trafficking. Participants can enjoy a flat and fast course along the scenic Legacy Trail, making it a perfect opportunity for both seasoned runners and casual walkers.

Join us for a memorable evening filled with great music, delicious food, and a spirit of fellowship. All participants will receive commemorative performance t-shirts, and there will be awards for overall winners and age group categories every five years. Plus, you can bring your furry friends and strollers along for the fun! Whether you choose to run, walk, or participate virtually, your involvement will help support The Well of Lexington, an organization dedicated to providing healing and hope for those impacted by trafficking. Don't miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fantastic race experience!

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Races

5k Run/Walk

Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt

A chip timed 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk on the flat, fast and scenic Legacy Trail. We will provide awards for our Top 3 M/F finishers as well as Top 3 M/F finishers in 5 year age divisions. Participants receive a commemorative race shirt while supplies last.

6:30 PM EDT

$33.25

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Virtual Runner/Walker
Virtual

Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt

If you can't join the race in person we provide an option to participate virtually so you can support our mission. For a $30 donation we'll mail or deliver your commemorative race shirt to you and you can do your virtual 5K on your own schedule in your hometown.

6:30 PM EDT

$33.25

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Race Volunteer

T-Shirt

We need 6-8 volunteers to work a race evening shift from 5-8pm to make the race great. Volunteers receive a commemorative race T-shirt.

5:00 PM EDT

Free

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Organiser's description

JOIN US FOR OUR INAUGURAL TWILIGHT RACE SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES EXPLOITED BY HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

*** FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH AT 6:30PM *** COLDSTREAM RESEARCH PARK IN LEXINGTON ***

RACE FEATURES:

* Flat, fast & closed course on the scenic Legacy Trail
* Unique early fall twilight race start
* Commemorative performance/tech T-shirts (men's and women's sizing)
* Overall & Age Group Awards (5 year divisions)
* Free Race Photos
* Social Teams to Expand Your Race Experience (Prize for the largest team)
* Great music, food, fun & fellowship
* 5K run/walk and virtual option (Dogs & strollers welcomed)
* Proceeds benefit The Well of Lexington

PACKET PICKUP Our packet pickup will be held on race day (Friday, 9/8/23) from 5:15-6:30pm at the Coldstream Dog Park area (Address: 1850 Pisacano Dr, Lexington, KY 40511

5K ROUTE Coming Soon

HOME. HEALING. HOPE.
THE WELL OF LEXINGTON provides a holistic program of safe housing, recovery support, education, and healing for individuals and families exploited by sex and labor trafficking, exploitation, or financial coercion to empower them to achieve economic independence and live productive lives. We are also committed to families; therefore, to keep children and youth from falling prey to traffickers, we provide safety and outreach programs to the most at-risk youth and families in our Bluegrass-area.