Brian Diemer Family of Races
Brian Diemer 5k is celebrating their 36th year! We are happy to return to in 2026 to celebrate our 36th year, so come run again with the three time Olympian, Brian Diemer on our flat, fast 5k course. We are bringing back 6 live bands on our course, the kids runs, handcycle, My Team Triumph, and a large prize money purse. Per usual - if you beat Brian, you win a donut!
Timeline:
- Friday: June 12 4-7pm Packet Pickup at Legacy Christian School, 67 68th Street.
- Saturday: June 13 (Note: Text mentions June 14 for Saturday timeline, but event date is June 13, 2026. Assuming June 13 for Saturday timeline events)
- 67 68th Street, Legacy Christian School: 7:00am-8:15am Registration and packet pick-up.
- 7:30am-68th Street closes in front of Legacy Christian School
- 8:28am- Handcycle and My Team Triumph Start.
- 8:30am- 5k run and walk start.
- 9:30am- Course Closes
- 9:30am (or as soon as we can finalize them)- Awards Table Opens on the Soccer Field
- 10:15am-10:45am-Kid’s Steeplechase (Soccer Field)
More 2026 Details:
The t-shirt order will be placed on May 26. Athletes registering after May 26 will not be guaranteed a race shirt or preferred size. A limited quantity will be available on race day on a first come, first serve basis. Age Group awards will be given to top 4 in each age group, prize money winners will be removed from age group awards. Must be present to pick up your award. Awards will be available for pickup at Gazelle Sports 28th street location starting Monday, for two weeks.
The Kid’s run will be held on the Legacy Christian School's soccer field as always, we will have a rolling start beginning at 10:15 am-10:45am. There will be a staging area and we will start smaller groups in waves. This race is event is suggested for kids 10 and under, steeple jumps are optional.
The Bands are Back! Six bands - from blues to hill billy rock to a drum line, they are coming to rock your morning. So leave your headphones at home and unplug yourself while you speed through the fast 5K course. We look forward to seeing you out there!
Elite Athletes/Prize Money:
If you are interested in competing for prize money or qualify for an elite entry then contact Rob Hyde at [email protected]. Space will be limited so first come, first serve. Times standards for Elite entries are: Women-18:00 or faster, Masters Women-19:15 or faster. Men- 15:00 or faster, Masters 16:15. All Prize money placements will be based off of gun time not chip time!
Prize money for this year's prize purse:
Women/Men Open: 1st=$550, 2nd=$400, 3rd=$300, 4th=$200, 5th=$150, 6th=$100, 7th=$80, 8th=$70, 9th=$60, 10th=$50.
Masters Women/Men (40+): 1st=$450, 2nd=$300, 3rd=$200, 4th=$150, 5th=$100.
Grand Masters Women/Men (50+): 1st=$100.
Handcycle Women/Men Open: 1st=$300, 2nd=$200, 3rd=$100 (In order to win prize money there must be a participant that places behind you in the results).
Prize money will be mailed at a later date. Bring your photo ID to make sure you can identify who you are and fill out needed tax forms. Drug Testing for Elite Athletes: To be eligible for prize money you must bring a valid id and fill out the appropriate tax forms. All athletes that earn prize money will have their names given to USADA, WADA, and or USAT&F to verify that athletes are not on a banned list. Prize money will be mailed at a later date.
Cancellation Policy:
In the event of severe weather, we will delay and still hold the event safely if possible. Then resume given we have time before roads need to be open to traffic again at 10:30 am. We will cancel our event if severe weather threatens the safety of our participants and it is clear delaying is not an option; sorry-no refunds. Should cancellation occur due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, there will be no deferrals, but we will make the event virtual. Again, our plan is to put on a live event and we will doing everything we can to make sure this happens.
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Late Registration & Packet Pick Up
Friday, June 12: 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Legacy Christian School (67 68th street) Soccer Field.
Saturday, June 13: 7:00am until 8:15am at Legacy Christian School Soccer Field, 67-68th Street.
Awards We will have an award table set up at 10:00am at the Legacy Christian Soccer. If you earned prize money, beat Brian and won a donut or placed top 4 in your age group (prize money winners will be pulled out of age groups), stop by the awards table to receive your award.
Prize Money: If you are interested in competing for prize money or qualify for an elite entry, you can contact Rob Hyde at [email protected] . Space will be limited so first come, first serve. Times standards for Elite entries are: Women-18:00 or faster, Masters Women-19:15 or faster. Men- 15:00, Masters 16:15. Prize money for this year's prize purse: Women/Men Open: 1st=$550, 2nd=$400, 3rd=$300, 4th=$200, 5th=$150, 6th=$100, 7th=$80, 8th=$70, 9th=$60, 10th=$50. Masters Women/Men (40+): 1st=$450, 2nd=$300, 3rd=$200, 4th=$150, 5th=$100. Grand Masters Women/Men (50+): 1st=$100. Handcycle Women/Men Open: 1st=$300, 2nd=$200, 3rd=$100 (In order to win prize money there must be a participant that places behind you in the results). Prize money will be mailed at a later date. Drug Testing for Elite Athletes : To be eligible for prize money you must bring a valid id and fill out the appropriate tax forms. All athletes that earn prize money will have their names given to USADA, WADA, and or USAT&F to verify that athletes are not on a banned list. Prize money will be mailed at a later date. Age group awards will go to top 4 in each age groups. prize money winners will be pulled out of age groups. There will be donuts!!! Beat Brian and win a donut, stop by the awards table at 10 am to receive your donut!
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Course Map Here is our fast course! Nothing will slow you down as you cruise towards the finish line. https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2142706 https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/copy/4395396958/
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