About the Stop the Traffick!
The course runs on a cross-country trail at a school in Kalamazoo, so expect uneven ground, natural terrain, and no pavement. It is not a road race. Strollers are not a good fit here. The race benefits an organization working to rescue children from human trafficking, and that cause draws a crowd with a purpose behind it.
Packet pickup runs the evening before at the school, with a second window on race morning. Parking at the school is limited; the main lot is at a church directly across the street. After the race, a block party-style gathering brings together local nonprofits, yard games, a bouncy house, and several food trucks.
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Stop the Traffick! 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.
5K Results · 2026
249finishers
17:26winner
34:46median
1:11:00cutoff
Top 3: Grayson Campbell (17:26) · Josh Sanders (20:06) · N. Sanders (20:43)
The Stop the Traffick! has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
5K6/5/2027 08:30$30
1 Mile6/5/2027 08:00Free
5K Run/Walk and One Mile Fun Run6/5/2027 08:00$30
I Don't Run But Want A Shirt6/5/2027 08:00$20
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