37TH Annual
37th Annual Julie Diener 5K & Fun Run is a running race on August 22, 2026 in Rainbow City, AL, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
37th Annual Julie Diener 5K & Fun Run benefiting Southside High School Wrestling Team
Events
Weather
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
90°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gadsden, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
525 ft
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Days to train
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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4 miles away
37th Annual Julie Diener 5K & Fun Run
Less than a mile away
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4 miles away
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4 miles away
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Rainbow City than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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37th Annual Julie Diener 5K & Fun Run
Aug 22, 2026