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Saturday, October 2nd, 2027
Devou Park (Volpenhein Shelter), Covington KY
5K
57–75°F · low rain risk
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2025
60–85°F
dry
2024
53–75°F
dry
2023
60–85°F
dry
2022
46–67°F
dry
2021
66–76°F
rain
2020
46–63°F
dry
2019
69–89°F
dry
2018
68–83°F
dry
2017
57–80°F
dry
2016
53–72°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 2
Cloudy · 51–71°F
Saturday, Oct 2starts near 51°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
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.
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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