Thrive Empowerment Center - Thrive 5k
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Thrive 5K - Devou Park
Thrive 5K is a chip-timed community-action event held on October 3, 2026, at Devou Park (Volpenhein Shelter) in Covington, Kentucky. The event is presented in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and aims to support survivors and oppose domestic violence in Northern Kentucky and the greater Cincinnati area. The 5K course was updated in 2026.
A community fair at the race start will provide information about classes offered by the Thrive Empowerment Center and connections to local resources including the ION Center. The event is rain or shine. Strollers are welcome and dogs are not permitted.
Registration fees are non-refundable. Entry fees support the event; any remaining funds go to the Thrive Community Fund to help provide empowerment programs at no cost to clients of the ION Center for Violence Prevention and others in the community. A T-shirt is guaranteed for registrations completed by 9/17/26; after 9/18/26 shirts are available while supplies last.
Awards and categories are offered for runners and walkers. Runners receive 1st through 3rd place awards in Male, Female, and Non-Binary categories. Walkers receive 1st place awards in Male, Female, and Non-Binary categories. Age groups are 12-under, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+.
Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 3.1 Miles - general entry
- 3.1 Miles - 11 and under (must be accompanied by an adult)
