Community-Action Awareness events in Covington, KY
annual sponsored events
Presented in April and October each year, Take Back the Night and the Thrive 5K are community-action events supporting all survivors and taking a stand against violence in our area, held in honor of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Awareness.
Thrive 5k
Run, walk, stand together
This run and walk is designed to bring people together in the spirit of promoting healthy relationships and ending domestic abuse. All paces and abilities are welcome.
For information on the Thrive 5K, contact Meghan Klein, Events Operations Director, at meghank@thriveselfdefense.com.
The 2026 THRIVE 5K is Saturday, October 3 in Devou Park.
A huge thank-you to our 2026 race sponsors: Connect Counseling, Radically Genuine Counseling, Reminger, TriState Running Company, Rendigs, and Intuitive Movement.
Community Action
An event that brings our community together against violence.
October
Held each October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
All Paces
Run or walk, every ability and every body welcome.
Survivor Support
Raising awareness and support for survivors in our area.
take back the night
March for survivors
Take Back the Night is an annual event that raises awareness about sexual and power-based violence and offers support to those who have been victimized. Featuring a community march, guest presenters and performers, and a Survivor Speak-Out, TBTN works to cast the light of truth and community to dispel the silence and shame that thrives in darkness.
This event will have ASL interpreters, graciously provided by Cincinnati State's ASL program.
Community march
A march that brings survivors, advocates, and allies together in solidarity.
April
Held annually each spring at Goebel Park in Covington, KY.
All are welcome
Anyone standing against sexual and power-based violence has a place here.
Survivor speak-out
Empowering survivors and honoring those who did not survive.
Ready to find your power?
Come exactly as you are. Memberships and class passes are flexible, and ability to pay is never a barrier at Thrive.
Contact Us
Whether you are curious about a class, want a workshop for your group, or just want to say hello, send us a note and we will get back to you.
