Thrive Empowerment Center - Thrive 5k Walk-Run
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Covington, Kentucky
- Price $6.65 - $33.15
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Thrive 5K Walk-Run on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the scenic Devou Park in Covington, Kenton. This exciting chip-timed event is not just a race; it's a community-driven initiative in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Participants will come together to promote healthy relationships and support survivors of domestic violence in the Northern Kentucky and greater Cincinnati area.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this uplifting event invites everyone to make a statement against domestic violence while enjoying a fun-filled morning. The 5K course will be the perfect backdrop for this meaningful occasion, where you can cheer on fellow participants and connect with local resources at our community fair. Registration fees will help support the Thrive Community Fund, which offers empowerment programs to those in need. So, mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and be part of this impactful day! Don't forget to register by September 11 to guarantee your commemorative T-shirt. Let's stand together for a safer community!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this uplifting event invites everyone to make a statement against domestic violence while enjoying a fun-filled morning. The 5K course will be the perfect backdrop for this meaningful occasion, where you can cheer on fellow participants and connect with local resources at our community fair. Registration fees will help support the Thrive Community Fund, which offers empowerment programs to those in need. So, mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and be part of this impactful day! Don't forget to register by September 11 to guarantee your commemorative T-shirt. Let's stand together for a safer community!
Organiser's Description
THIS IS A CHIP TIMED EVENT!
Thrive 5K is a community-action event in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, supporting all survivors and taking a stand against violence in the Northern Kentucky and greater Cincinnati area. This will take place on October 3, 2026, this event is designed to bring people together in the spirit of promoting healthy relationships and ending domestic abuse.
Participants can expect a fun-filled morning of walking, running, and cheering on others as they complete the 5K course (Race course updated in 2026) in the beautiful Devou Park. With each step, runners and walkers will be making a statement in support of those affected by domestic violence, showing that the community stands with them and is committed to creating a safer, healthier for all. A Community fair will be at the start of the race where people can talk to members of the Thrive Community about the many classes offered at Thrive Empowerment Center along with connecting with local resources offered at ION Center and many more.
The Thrive 5K is a community-action event in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, supporting all survivors and taking a stand against violence in our area.
Join us on October 3, 2026, to take part in this powerful event.
Race registration fees go toward supporting the event; any remaining money will support our Community Fund, which makes it possible for Thrive to provide empowerment programs at no cost to clients of the the many organizations throughout Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati Tri-state area like the ION Center for Violence Prevention.
The categories this year are as follows:
Runner - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner receive a price in Male, Female, and Non-Binary
Walkers - 1st place for Male, Female, and Non-Binary
If you prefer not to run/walk, you can donate directly by clicking the DONATE button or give to Thrive Community Fund through our Sponsor a Warrior program [https://www.thriveselfdefense.com/shop/sponsor-a-survivor].
T-SHIRT IS ONLY GUARANTEED IF YOU SIGN UP BY SEPTEMBER 11. AFTER SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 IT'S WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
Strollers are welcome. Please no dogs.
This event is Rain or Shine.
Thrive 5K is a community-action event in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, supporting all survivors and taking a stand against violence in the Northern Kentucky and greater Cincinnati area. This will take place on October 3, 2026, this event is designed to bring people together in the spirit of promoting healthy relationships and ending domestic abuse.
Participants can expect a fun-filled morning of walking, running, and cheering on others as they complete the 5K course (Race course updated in 2026) in the beautiful Devou Park. With each step, runners and walkers will be making a statement in support of those affected by domestic violence, showing that the community stands with them and is committed to creating a safer, healthier for all. A Community fair will be at the start of the race where people can talk to members of the Thrive Community about the many classes offered at Thrive Empowerment Center along with connecting with local resources offered at ION Center and many more.
The Thrive 5K is a community-action event in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, supporting all survivors and taking a stand against violence in our area.
Join us on October 3, 2026, to take part in this powerful event.
Race registration fees go toward supporting the event; any remaining money will support our Community Fund, which makes it possible for Thrive to provide empowerment programs at no cost to clients of the the many organizations throughout Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati Tri-state area like the ION Center for Violence Prevention.
The categories this year are as follows:
Runner - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner receive a price in Male, Female, and Non-Binary
Walkers - 1st place for Male, Female, and Non-Binary
If you prefer not to run/walk, you can donate directly by clicking the DONATE button or give to Thrive Community Fund through our Sponsor a Warrior program [https://www.thriveselfdefense.com/shop/sponsor-a-survivor].
T-SHIRT IS ONLY GUARANTEED IF YOU SIGN UP BY SEPTEMBER 11. AFTER SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 IT'S WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
Strollers are welcome. Please no dogs.
This event is Rain or Shine.
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Devou Park (Volpenhein Shelter), 790 Park Ln., Covington, 41011, KY, United States
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