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George Butler/Bart Williams Memorial Rail Run/Walk Morning Mile

Sat September 20, 2025 Directions
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Events

Depot Days Rail Run 5K

$22.20 incl. $2.20 Fee 8:00AM CDT - 9:00AM CDT Registration ends September 20, 2025 at 11:59am CDT

Depot Days Fitness Walk

$16.90 incl. $1.90 Fee 8:00AM CDT - 9:00AM CDT Registration ends September 20, 2025 at 11:59am CDT

Depot Days Morning Mile

$16.90 incl. $1.90 Fee 8:00AM CDT - 9:00AM CDT Registration ends September 20, 2025 at 11:59am CDT
Open to ages 3 - 15.

Depot Days Jr.Run Kids second grade younger

$16.90 incl. $1.90 Fee 8:00AM CDT - 9:00AM CDT Registration ends September 20, 2025 at 11:59am CDT

Depot Days Event T Shirt Purchase

$16.90 incl. $1.90 Fee 8:00AM CDT - 9:00AM CDT Registration ends September 16, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Place

First United Methodist Church

Description

The Annual Newbern Depot Days 5K Race and Fitness walk is in remembrance of Reverend George Butler and Bart Williams, who began overseeing this race over three decades ago, were dedicated to ensuring the race was held annually, regardless of the number of participants. In their honor, we are continuing this tradition, and all proceeds from the event will benefit the George Butler Memorial Food Pantry and the Loads of Love Laundry ministry of the Newbern Cumberland Presbyterian church. This pantry and laundry ministry, operated by community volunteers, is located at the Newbern Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where Reverend Butler served as pastor and Bart, a devoted member, for over 30 years. We are also asking for support on the day of the race by asking participants to bring canned goods and laundry pods to support the food pantry and laundry ministry in Newbern.

The race events include:

5K Rail Run
Morning Mile Awards
Jr. Morning Run Awards (2nd grade and under)
Health Walk
 

 

We are seeking sponsors to help us make this event a success. For a sponsorship cost of $100, your organization will receive recognition on event materials, including banners, flyers, and our website. Your support will honor Reverend Butler’s legacy and provide essential resources to the George Butler Memorial Food Pantry, helping those in need within our community. Please make checks out to Newbern Rotary.

Race Location 
Downtown Newbern
West Main St.
Newbern, TN 38024

Race Events:
5K Run
Choctaw Mile Awards 6 grade and U
Jr Choctaw Run Awards 2 Grade and U
Health Walk

Saturday September 17th
7:00 to 7:45 Race Day Registration
8:00 to 9:00 5K ,  Choctaw Mile Run Medals 6 grade and U, & Jr Choctaw Run Knot Medals 2 Grade and U

o 5K Run – $20 Student Six Grade & U Cotton Shirt Size: Youth: S M L Adult: S M L XL or $15 Day of Race2XL +$2/ 3XL+$4
o 5K Run – $20 Adult Cotton Shirt Size: Youth: S M L Adult: S M L XL or $20 Day of Race 2XL +$2 / 3XL+$4
o Choctaw Mile – $15 Six Grade & U Cotton Shirt Size: Youth: S M L Adult: S M L XL or $15 Day of Race 2XL +$2 / 3XL+$4
o Jr. Choctaw Run (Third Grade & under) – $15 Cotton Shirt Size: Youth: S M L Adult: S M L XL or $15 Day of Race
o 2 Mile Walk – $15 Cotton Shirt Size: Youth: S M L Adult: S M L XL or $15 Day of Race

Event T Shirt can be purchased for $15.

*Shirts only guaranteed if registered by September 9th, 2022.


More information email: rbutler@ymcaofdyercounty.org or Call Randy Butler at 731-676-8445.

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