Dr. Dennis Branch 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Newport, Tennessee
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting Dr. Dennis Branch 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Newport, Cocke! This vibrant community event honors the legacy of the esteemed Dr. Dennis Branch, a beloved physician who served the Newport area for nearly five decades. The run/walk kicks off at 7:30 a.m. at the Newport City Park entrance, where participants will enjoy a scenic route along Rankin Rd, culminating in a total distance of 3.1 miles.
Registration opens bright and early at 6:30 a.m., with all ages encouraged to take part in this uplifting event. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun outing, the Dr. Dennis Branch 5K is an opportunity to celebrate health, community, and the enduring spirit of Dr. Branch. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day filled with fitness and fellowship—mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable experience!
Registration opens bright and early at 6:30 a.m., with all ages encouraged to take part in this uplifting event. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun outing, the Dr. Dennis Branch 5K is an opportunity to celebrate health, community, and the enduring spirit of Dr. Branch. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day filled with fitness and fellowship—mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable experience!
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 1, 2026, 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 1, 2026, 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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Dr. Dennis Branch 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$27.50
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