Dr. Dennis Branch 5K Run/Walk
Dr. Dennis Branch 5K Run/Walk is a running race on August 1, 2026 in Newport, TN, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (19 days to go)
- Location
- 100 City Park, Newport, TN
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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!!!!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
88°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newport 1 Nw, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Newport, TN
City Elevation
1,168 ft
Nearest Airport
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Dr. Dennis Branch 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- 100 City Park, Newport, TN
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Dr. Dennis Branch 5K Run/Walk
Aug 1, 2026