Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian had been very close to each other, but the bond is more than just a husband-wife duo; the two love exercise equally and keep up with each other’s fitness and active lifestyle. Here, on February 7, 2025, at New Orleans during the Run Travis Run 5K event, this love had really come out in the couple as they ran hand in hand-the most literal way, of course.
The Blink-182 drummer, 49, revealed in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE that he helped keep Kourtney going by holding her hand throughout the race. “I asked her, ‘Do you want me to keep pulling you?’ And she said yes, so I could kind of keep her going,” Barker shared. He even joked about the reality of running together, saying, “Our hands were really sweaty and yeah, it was great.”
The couple married in 2022, but the couple has always been into health and fitness. Even before dating one another, working out together played a big part in their blossoming relationship. Barker explained that to them, their friendship naturally included daily workouts. “We actually got closer by working out every day. We were just friends, so it was never a matter of like, ‘Do you want to work out tomorrow? ‘ It was always like, ‘Hey, what time are we working out? What are we doing?'”
Running Together: A Symbol of Their Support
Barker and Kardashian, 45, may not run together every day, but they make sure to support one another in the process. Kourtney, at times, would prefer to walk while Barker ran at full speed, the musician said. This race, however, was a little different as she had dropped hints that she wanted to complete it by running.
Barker paced his sister running at her pace and helped her push to the finish. His support certainly did the trick because Kourtney finished in very impressive minutes, running that 5K in 28 minutes; it is an excellent result for a casual runner who shows her dedication to fitness is strong.
After the race, Barker boasted about his wife’s performance saying how proud he felt of her. “She finished really, really good,” he said, emphasizing the reward of running alongside her and motivating her throughout the race.
Shared Passion for Health and Fitness
Health and fitness are one of the major aspects of their relationship. They not only work out together but also share nutritional habits and constantly learn from each other. He talked about how Kourtney introduced him to this blueberry avocado smoothie she loves, but in the classic Travis manner, he tweaked it and made it even better. “It’s really, really good,” he said of Kourtney’s influence on his healthy eating. Their approach to fitness goes way beyond just looking good-it’s about taking care of each other and making sure they both feel their best.
For years, Barker had talked about keeping his energy alive through clean eating, exercise, and wellness with the demands that his music life puts on his body.
Kourtney has always been preaching organic food, wellness practices, and clean living for quite some time. So it all fits pretty well in her husband’s books.
Run Travis Run: Running for a Purpose
The Run Travis Run 5K was not just about personal accomplishment or fitness, but also charity. Barker is a very passionate advocate of the LAFD Foundation and the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, both of which proceeds from the race went to support.
Given that so many lives have been affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles, the LAFD Foundation supports firefighters and emergency responders who risk their lives to protect the community. On the other hand, the Anti-Recidivism Coalition helps formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society through provision of resources and opportunities.
According to Barker, the idea that inspired him in creating Run Travis Run came as a result of his great affection for the running community. He said, “The running community is huge and really inspired me to create Run Travis Run, bringing together all like-minded folks.”.
It’s not just the organization of races but also how to motivate the people to step out, to move their bodies, and bring about healthier habits. “I wanna motivate people to get outside and walk or run for a few hours as well as make healthy decisions and create healthy habits,” Barker shared.
A Relationship Built on Encouragement
The relationship of Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian is a sign of encouragement towards each other through mutual interest. Whether it’s running side by side in a 5K or supporting each other’s healthy lifestyle choices, the foundation of their connection is found in pushing each other to be the best they can. Their hand-in-hand approach to running symbolizes something more than mere fitness; they support each other in every single area of their lives. A punk rock boy and reality TV fame girl – Kourtney – somehow converged on health, wellness, and personal growth. This 5K race was just one more example of how they challenge and uplift each other, proving that a good partnership is built on mutual motivation, shared goals, and, sometimes, even sweaty hands.