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.
Awards: 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.
Aug 22, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$10.00
Aug 22, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
Aug 22, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$5.00
Aug 22, 2026
Distance — 37th Annual Julie Diener SHIRT ONLY
Type — Running
09:00
$15.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Rainbow City.
Learn more about the host city, Rainbow City.
Rainbow City is a city in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in 1950. As of the 2020 census, Rainbow City had a population of 10,191. It is part of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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