Description

We are a student-run initiative aiming toraise awareness around the world about human trafficking andslavery through an endurance type sports event that raises moneyfor charity.

In late 2009, Youth Endurance Network founder ChristopherSchrader conceived the idea of a 24 hour race.

In 2010, the first Running to Stop the Traffik - 24 Hour Racecommenced and concluded with great success. 19 teams from 8international schools in Hong Kong joined the 24 Hour Race, raisingapprox. USD 51,000. This was then donated to the Esther BenjaminsTrust, whose aim is to prevent trafficking and slavery, as well asto help the children affected by human trafficking in Nepal.

In 2011, the EBT founder, Philip Holmes, came to Hong Kong tosupport the race. The event grew even larger, incorporating over400 runners in 41 teams from 15 different schools. Over $600,000HKwas raised for the Esther Benjamins Trust.

In 2012, the race returned to Hong Kong with a fundraising goalof $750,000HK with participation from 16+ schools.

In 2013, the race continued in Hong Kong while expanding toSingapore. It had a fundraising goal of  HK $1,000,000 withthe participation of 470 runners from 20 differentschools. 

This year, the 24 Hour Race is back and it’s BIGGER! For thefirst time, the race will be held in Hong Kong, Singapore, andKuala Lumpur on November 15-16 from 9am - 9am. With a combinedfundraising goal of HK $6,000,000 and over 1500 student runners,the dream continues as we we strive to become a globalstudent-led force for endurance, promoting philanthropy throughsport across many locations.