100 City Park, Newport TN
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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. Runners and walkers will proceed onto the streets of Rankin Rd, making a turn around on Rankin Rd. ending back into the Park for a total of 3.1 miles. Signs will mark the route.
For more details, please visit the official race page.
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