TrafficStop 5k

Racing to End Human Trafficking

Sponsored by the Hilton Garden Inns of the Washington DC Metro Region

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Join the Hilton Garden Inns of the Washington DC Metro Region on Saturday May 3, 2014, for TrafficStop 5k - “Racing to Stop Human Trafficking”! The race will take place at Hilton Worldwide Office, 7930 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, VA 22102. The race will be a certified 5k course starting and finishing in the parking lot and will begin at 8:00 am.

Registration Information: $35 for race registration. Registration will close on May 1 at 8:00 pm, then race day registration will be available for $40.

Packet Pick up: Bibs and commemorative shirts can be picked up on Friday May 2 from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Tysons Potomac River Running Store. Many organizations working with trafficking survivors teach the young women work skills so that they will be able to support themselves. As part of your registration fee, you will receive a commemorative 100% cotton t-shirt that is produced by trafficking survivors who have been through t-shirt manufacturing training. What a unique way to remember your participation in fighting for freedom for these young ladies!

Post race water and snacks will be available to all racers. Additional food vendors will be on site selling yummy post race goodies!

Awards: Cash awards for the Top 3 Overall Male and Female finishers ($300, $200, $100). First place age group male and female winners will win a Hotel a gift certificate. Additional awards and prizes will be given to other runners. The following are the age groups receiving awards: 14 &Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34,35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 & Over.

It is estimated that 27 million people are currently trapped in modern day slavery and human trafficking. Help raise awareness and money to fight this global injustice by joining the Hilton Garden Inns of the Washington DC Metropolitan region as we host a 5k charity run/walk. All proceeds go to charity organizations that are dedicated to fighting human trafficking and rehabilitating survivors.  Many organizations that are dedicated to this cause will have representatives and exhibits, so there will be opportunities to learn more about this issue and more ways you can help.

Here are the groups that will have information tables/exhibits at the race:

Northern Virginia Human Trafficking Initiative
Justice Ventures International
Shared Hope International
Courtney's House
Global Centurion Foundation
Restoration Ministries DC
Polaris Project
FAIR Girls...
Richmond Justice Initiative
Eden Ministry
Nomi Network
National Community Church Against Slavery and Exploitation
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign
SALT (Serving as Advocates for the Lost & Troubled)

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