Run to Stop Traffick

The Run to Stop Traffick 5K and 1 mile fun run is back for a 4th year benefiting Operation Underground Railroad! This organization is dedicated to eradicating sex trafficking, and has liberated over 4,000 children since it began in 2013. Join us to help end human trafficking! We like having our race day be one giant party with some really awesome prizes and a fun atmosphere for the whole family! So bring your family and friends and come have a great time with us, all for a great cause! Date - Saturday, September 21, 2024 Start Time - 9:00 AM​ Location - Legacy Park (West Pavilion) - 1140 W 1100 N, North Salt Lake, UT 84054 (planned location pending permit approval) Race Type - 5K Paved Surface Race Age Limit - All ages welcome (minors under age 18 are permitted to participate as long as a parent/guardian is present throughout the entire duration of the event) Registration Includes Operation Underground Railroad (10% of gross sales) Race entry Custom 4.5 inch medal (run division only/add on option for ruckers) Custom patch (rucking division only) Pair of Bombas socks Aid station Finish line refreshments Tote bag Professional photos Race bib Eligible for awards Entry into drawing Chip timing Other swag including shirts available as an add-on for additional purchase at time of registration. Rucking Division In addition to a running division, we offer a rucking division. Rucking is walking with a weighted backpack/ruck on your back. If competing for the top 1-3 places male or female in the 5K, you must meet the minimum dry weight requirement inside your backpack/ruck before anything else, including food and water. We recommend a ruck plate of some sort but it's ultimately up to you. Other options for weight include dumbbells, sandbags, or weight plates. Weight vests and ruck plate carriers are allowed. Men - 30 pounds Women - 20 pounds Kids - 10 pounds (Ages 8-17); 5 pounds (under 8) If not competing for the top 1-3 places male or female, then the weight you carry is up to you. Course The course runs primarily along the Legacy Parkway Trail with an approximate 1.25 mile loop in the middle around an open grass field and is all paved. The race is professionally chip timed. The chips are attached to the back of your bib number. Bibs must be worn on the front of you in order to be accurately timed. 5K Route with a water station at the halfway point. There are bathrooms near the start and finish line just to the east of the pavilion. Packet Pickup Friday, September 20, 2023 Time: 4:00-7:00 PM Location: TBA Packet pickup will also be available on the morning of the race starting at 8:00 AM. Parking There is plenty of free parking available in the lots next to the start line. Drawing Prizes There will be a random bib number prize drawing. Prizes TBA. Awards Awards for 1st-3rd place male and female in both the running and rucking divisions in the 5K only. There are no awards for the 1 mile fun run. There are no age group awards for either distance. Rucking division weight requirements will be verified and checked before the race starts and may be checked at the finish line. Awards ceremony will be held once winners have crossed the finish line and their times have been validated. Volunteers We can't put on our races without the help of our amazing volunteers! Please consider signing up to volunteer your time on race morning with the race setup, during the race and post race teardown. All volunteers will receive a free entry to a future event. Volunteer registration will open soon. Sponsorships Sponsor opportunities and onsite booths in our festival area are available. Please email us at [email protected] for more information! Virtual Can't join us in person this year? Don't worry, you can participate in the 5K from wherever you are throughout the month of September! Run, walk or ruck your 5K anytime, anywhere while still supporting Operation Underground Railroad. Virtual swag will start shipping in mid September 2023. 5K Virtual Registration Includes Donation to Operation Underground Railroad (10% of gross sales) Virtual race entry Custom 4.5 inch glow in the dark medal (run division only/add on option for ruckers) Custom patch (rucking division only) Pair of Bombas socks Race bib Shipping