Julie Diener 5K & Fun Run
About this race
The 37th 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 $25 with free t-shirt if you register by August 16, 2026.
$10 per participant for High School Cross Country Team Runners if you register by August 16,2026. Cross Country may purchase a T-shirt for $10 if you register by August 16, 2026.
$5 Fun Run add a shirt for $15 if you register by August 16,2026.
Shirts are $15 if you wish to purchase a shirt only or add an extra shirt to your order.
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 vemo accepted day of race.
Rainbow City Hall 3700 Rainbow Drive Rainbow City, ALAwards: Top 2 overall male and female winners
Top 2 male and female in each age group
under 12
13-15
16-19
20-24
25-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
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.
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Running
38th Annual Julie Diener 5K
38th Annual Julie Diener 5k- High School Cross Country Teams
38th Annual Julie Diener Fun Run
38th Annual Julie Diener SHIRT ONLY
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Rainbow City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:10 AM and sets at 7:24 PM local time (CDT) in Rainbow City on August 21, 2027 — 13h 14m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Rainbow City events
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