Depot Days Rail Run 5K
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Event overview
The Depot Days Rail Run 5K is a community running and walking event scheduled for September 2026 in Downtown Newbern, Tennessee. The event is held in the West Main Street area with the First United Methodist Church listed as a race location. Proceeds support the George Butler Memorial Food Pantry and the Loads of Love Laundry ministry at the Newbern Cumberland Presbyterian Church, both run by community volunteers. Organizers ask participants to bring canned goods and laundry pods to support those programs. The event also seeks sponsors; a sponsorship level of $100 includes recognition on banners, flyers, and the event website.
Events and format
The program includes several distance and youth events and a health walk. Distances and categories listed in the event information include:
- 5K Rail Run
- Choctaw Mile (6th grade and under)
- Jr. Choctaw Run (2nd grade and under)
- Morning Mile (open to ages 3 - 15)
- Health / 2 Mile Walk
Course and map links are provided in the event materials and the organizers list local downtown Newbern as the race location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
