Dr. Dennis Branch 5K Run/Walk
- Date Mon 26th May 2025 - Sat 9th August 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Newport, Tennessee
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Dr. Dennis Branch 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in beautiful Newport, Cocke! This exciting event honors the legacy of Dr. Dennis Branch, a beloved African American physician who dedicated nearly 50 years to serving the Newport community. The race kicks off at 7:30 a.m. at the Newport City Park entrance, winding through the scenic streets of Rankin Rd before returning to the park for a total distance of 3.1 miles. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m., so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot!
This family-friendly event is perfect for participants of all ages, making it a wonderful opportunity to spend time with loved ones while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Tennessee Picnic, ensuring that Dr. Branch's legacy continues to inspire future generations. Plus, with chip timing provided by Trojan Timing, you can track your performance and strive for a personal best. Don’t miss out on this uplifting occasion—come out, run or walk, and celebrate community spirit with us!
This family-friendly event is perfect for participants of all ages, making it a wonderful opportunity to spend time with loved ones while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Tennessee Picnic, ensuring that Dr. Branch's legacy continues to inspire future generations. Plus, with chip timing provided by Trojan Timing, you can track your performance and strive for a personal best. Don’t miss out on this uplifting occasion—come out, run or walk, and celebrate community spirit with us!
Organiser's Description
This 5K Run will benefit the Tennessee Picnic in honor of the late Dr. Dennis Branch who was a prominent African American Physician in Newport TN for nearly 50 Years. Dr. Branch became nationally known as a guest of honor in Hollywood on the Ralph Edwards Television Show "This Is Your Life" in 1958. Dr. Branch passed away in 1964 leaving his legacy as a prominent Physician. He was 77 years of age at the time of his death.
The 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday August 9, 2025, 7:30 a.m. at the Newport City Park entrance and proceeds onto the streets of Rankin Rd, runners and walkers will make a turn around on Rankin Rd. ending back into the Park for a total of 3.1 miles. (Signs will mark the route). There will also be Registration at the City Park starting at 6:30 a.m. and ending 7:15 a.m. with the race beginning at 7:30 a.m. (THE EVENT WILL BE CHIP TIMED BY TROJAN TIMING). This is an event for all ages, so bring the whole family! We look forward to seeing you there!!!!
The 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday August 9, 2025, 7:30 a.m. at the Newport City Park entrance and proceeds onto the streets of Rankin Rd, runners and walkers will make a turn around on Rankin Rd. ending back into the Park for a total of 3.1 miles. (Signs will mark the route). There will also be Registration at the City Park starting at 6:30 a.m. and ending 7:15 a.m. with the race beginning at 7:30 a.m. (THE EVENT WILL BE CHIP TIMED BY TROJAN TIMING). This is an event for all ages, so bring the whole family! We look forward to seeing you there!!!!
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