Events
In Person 5K Run
In Person 5K Ruck
Virtual 5K Ruck
Place
769 Canyon Rd
Ogden, UT 84404
Description
The Run to Stop Traffick 5K is back for a 5th 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 - Lorin Farr Park, 769 Canyon Rd, Ogden, UT 84404
- 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 for male, female and non-binary, 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 and Non-Binary Adults - 30 pounds
- Women - 20 pounds
- Kids - 10 pounds (Ages 8-17); 5 pounds (under 8)
If not competing for the top 1-3 places, then the weight you carry is up to you.
Course
The course runs primarily along the Ogden River Parkway Trail with short loop at Big Dee Sports Park 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.
Packet Pickup
- Friday, September 20, 2024
- 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 overall 1st-3rd place male, female and non-binary in both the running and rucking divisions. Rucking division weight requirements will be verified and checked at start and finish line. Only male, female and non-binary categories will be eligible for overall awards.
Age group awards for 1st-3rd place male and female in the running division only for the following age groupings:
- 15 and under
- 16-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
Only male and female categories will be eligible for age group awards. Anyone placing top 3 overall will also not be eligible for age group awards (no double dipping).
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 available here.
Virtual
Can't join us in person this year? Don't worry, you can participate from wherever you are located! Open to anyone located in the United States (including APO) and Canada (additional $10 for shipping). Located outside of the U.S. and still want to participate? Please email us at truenorthee@gmail.com. Virtual swag will start shipping in late August 2024.
Virtual Registration Includes
- Donation to Operation Underground Railroad (10% of gross sales)
- Virtual race entry
- Custom 4.5 inch medal (run division only/add on option for ruckers)
- Custom patch (rucking division only)
- Pair of Bombas socks
- Tote bag
- Race bib
- Shipping
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Finisher Medal
4.5 inch finisher medal for run participants. Optional add-on for ruck participants.
Finisher Patches
Finisher patches for ruck participants includes both the event patch and the GORUCK Rucking Division Patch (in person only)! Race specific design coming soon!
Apparel for Purchase (during checkout)
The Charity Beneficiary
Since being founded in December 2013, Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) has gathered the world's experts in extraction operations and in anti-child trafficking efforts to bring an end to child slavery. O.U.R.'s Ops Team consists of former CIA, past and current law enforcement, and highly skilled operatives that lead coordinated identification and extraction efforts. These operations are always in conjunction with law enforcement throughout the world. Once victims are rescued, a comprehensive process involving justice for the perpetrators and recovery and rehabilitation for the survivors begins. It is time for private citizens and organizations to rise up and help. It is our duty as a free and blessed people.
O.U.R. salutes our nation's law enforcement officers and prosecutors at the federal, state and local levels who protect our country's children. Law enforcement professionals skillfully investigate, arrest and prosecute those who violate children. Our nation's police efforts to protect children in the U.S. are light years ahead of many, if not all other countries. O.U.R. acknowledges the expertise and extraordinary work done by these dedicated men and women who bravely battle the scourge of child sexual exploitation. O.U.R. shares the mission to save children and seek justice for those who victimize them, therefore O.U.R. is committed to enhancing law enforcement efforts by providing resources where budget shortfalls prohibit a CSAM (child sexual abuse material), child exploitation or human trafficking operation from going forward. O.U.R. will also provide or facilitate child exploitation investigative training in U.S. jurisdictions where a need exists. Collaborating with law enforcement will reduce duplication, promote best practices and avoid other potential issues which might arise without close coordination. O.U.R. is privileged and honored to support our nation's heroes in this important cause to deter, disrupt and dismantle child exploitation and the trafficking of children in our nation's communities.
Benefiting
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Sponsor opportunities and onsite booths in our festival area are available. Please email us at truenorthee@gmail.com for more information!
Directions
Lorin Farr Park
769 Canyon Rd
Ogden, UT 84404
