Thrive Empowerment Center - Thrive 5k Walk-Run

Thrive Empowerment Center - Thrive 5k Walk-Run

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location: Devou Park (Volpenhein Shelter), 790 Park Ln, Covington, KY 41011, US

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 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 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.

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 ION Center for Violence Prevention in Northern Kentucky and others throughout our community.

Categories: Runner - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in Male, Female, and Non-Binary. Walkers - 1st place for Male, Female, and Non-Binary.

Age Groups: 12-under, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.

T-shirt is only guaranteed if you sign up by 9/17/26. After 9/18/26 it's while supplies last. Strollers are welcome. Please no dogs. This event is Rain or Shine.

Events:

• Thrive5k
  • Price: $30 - $60
  • Time: 9:30 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT
  • Registration Opens: July 31, 2026, at 12:00 AM EDT
  • Open to ages 12 - 99.
• Thrive 5K (11 and Under)
  • Price: $5
  • Time: 9:30 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT
  • Registration Opens: July 31, 2026, at 6:00 AM EDT
  • Open to ages 11 and under.

Additional race information can be found at https://www.thriveselfdefense.com/thrive-5k.