Stop the Traffick
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Event overview
Stop the Traffick! is a race festival on June 6, 2026 in Kalamazoo, MI. The event is organized in partnership with Destiny Rescue to raise funds for work to rescue children from human trafficking. The organizers describe this as the second annual event. The page cites International Labour Organization estimates of global and U.S. modern slavery included in the event description.
Distances and course
- 5 km Run/Walk
- 1 mile Fun Run
- 5 km and 1 mile combined entry
Both the one mile fun run and the 5 km race use a cross-country course with trails and off-road sections at Kalamazoo Christian school property.
Location, registration and logistics
The event location is Kalamazoo Christian Middle School, 3800 S 12th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. Packet pickup is scheduled on the day before and the day of the race at the school. Parking is limited at the school; overflow parking is at 12th Street Baptist Church. Registration opens February 2, 2026 and registrations close on June 5, 2026. Fees listed are $30 for the 5k, free for the one mile fun run (t-shirt optional for $15), and $30 for the combined entry. T-shirts are guaranteed for registrations by May 6. Awards are listed for overall male and female and for division winners by age groups. A fundraising goal of $30,000 is shown. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.