36th Annual Julie Diener 5K & Fun Run

  • Date Sat 23rd August 2025
  • Time 8:00AM CDT
  • Location Rainbow City, Alabama
  • Price $6.30 - $27.50
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Join us for the 36th Annual Julie Diener 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the picturesque Rainbow City, Etowah. This uplifting event celebrates the life and legacy of Julie Diener, a dedicated Southside High School student and cross country athlete who tragically passed away in 1992. The race serves as a fantastic fundraiser for the Southside High School Wrestling Team, making it a meaningful occasion for the community.

Participants can choose to run the competitive 5K or enjoy a leisurely 1-mile fun run, with registration fees of just $25 for the 5K and $5 for the fun run. Early registrants can snag a free T-shirt if they sign up by July 31, 2025. Race day excitement kicks off at 6:45 AM with on-site registration, and the 5K race begins at 8 AM, followed by the fun run around 9 AM. With awards for top finishers in various age groups and special prizes for the fun run, this event promises a day full of camaraderie, spirit, and remembrance. Don’t miss out on this rewarding opportunity to honor Julie’s memory while enjoying a day of fitness and

Organiser's Description

The 36th 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 JULY 31/25.

$10 PER PARTICIPANT FOR HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM RUNNERS IF YOU REGISTER BY AUGUST 23/25. CROSS COUNTRY MAY PURCHASE A T-SHIRT FOR $10 IF YOU REGISTER BY JULY 31/25.

$5 FUN RUN ADD A SHIRT FOR $15 IF YOU REGISTER BY JULY 31/24.

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, AL

Awards: Top 2 overall male and female winners
Top 3 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
Prize for top 2 boys and top 2 girls
5-7
8-12
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.

Races

  • 36th Annual Julie Diener 5K

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd August 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $27.50

  • 36th Annual Julie Diener 5k- High School Cross Country Teams

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd August 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $11.60

  • 36th Annual Julie Diener Fun Run

    Incl. $1.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    $6.30

  • 36th Annual Julie Diener SHIRT ONLY

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    $16.90

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Location

Rainbow City Hall, Rainbow City Alabama, Rainbow City, 35906, AL, United States

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