38TH Annual
38th Annual Julie Diener 5K & Fun Run
38th Annual Julie Diener 5K & Fun Run is a running race on August 21, 2027 in Rainbow City, AL, with entry fees from $5 to $25.
- Date
- August 21, 2027 (358 days to go)
- Price
- $5–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 38th Annual Julie Diener 5k is a 5k run and 1 mile fun run that is held every year to honor the life of Julie Diener. Julie was a Southside High School student and cross country athlete who passed away in 1992 at the age of 18 in a car accident. For several years the Southside High School Wrestling Team has sponsored the race as their main fund raising event. It is an honor to remember Ms. Diener and her dedication to Southside High School and Southside Athletics.
5K Registration $30
$10 per participant for High School Cross Country Team Runners
$5 Fun Run
Shirts are $15 if you wish to purchase a shirt only or add a shirt to your registration
You may purchase a t-shirt on race day for $20 while supplies last, a very limited amount will be ordered.
Race day registration begins at 6:45am
Cash, Check or Venmo accepted day of race.
Rainbow City Hall
3700 Rainbow Drive
Rainbow City, AL
Awards: Top Overall Male and Female winners
Top 2 male and female in each age group.
Age Groups:
12 and Under
13-18
19-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
Fun Run
Medal for all runners under 12
Pick up race packs or register onsite at 6:45 day of race. Race begins at 8am. Fun run will begin shortly after 5k is over approximately 9am.
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
90°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gadsden, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rainbow City, AL
City Elevation
525 ft
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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358
Days to train
- Race
- 38th Annual Julie Diener 5K & Fun Run
- Date
- August 21, 2027
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38th Annual Julie Diener 5K & Fun Run
Aug 21, 2027