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