BTC Vulcan Run
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 AM CST
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Experience a piece of Birmingham's running history at the 52nd BTC Vulcan Run, a popular 10K road race in the Southeast.
Join the tradition at the BTC Vulcan Run, a classic Birmingham 10K race celebrating its 52nd edition. What began as the Bicentennial Run in 1975 with 221 participants has evolved into one of the Southeast's most popular road races. This event offers a chance to be part of a long-standing community favorite, known for its consistent appeal and significant growth over five decades.
What to expect
- Run a classic 10K course through Homewood, AL.
- Receive a gender-neutral shirt, designed especially for this race.
- Anticipate mild, typical-season weather on a course with rolling hills.
Standout details
- 52nd edition of a classic Birmingham race
- One of the Southeast's most popular road races
- Gender-neutral race shirt included
- Rolling terrain and mild weather
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Past result sets can use different distance labels by year. Choose the distance version first, then pick from the years available for that version.
Crowd
Small field
126 10K finishers in 2023. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
33:43
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 22:26.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 53% women and 47% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 10K in 2023, this looks like a small field: 126 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 33:43. The quicker front of the field averaged about 22:26. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Birmingham, AL
Travel draw
Alabaster, AL
Travel draw
Hoover, AL
Travel draw
Trussville, AL
Travel draw
Bessemer, AL
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Female Overall
Top 5 (from posted divisions)
Male Overall
Top 5 (from posted divisions)
Female 1 - 19
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 20 - 29
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 30 - 39
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 2023 | 126 | 33:43 | 36:00 | 22:26 | 18:52 / 22:38 |
| 10K | 2019 | 855 | 58:00 | 1:00:09 | 40:12 | 29:59 / 33:50 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
Welcome to the 52nd edition of this classic Birmingham race. What started as the Bicentennial Run in November 1975 with 221 runners has grown into one of the most popular road races in the Southeast. Click through the links under the Race Info menu for more information about the race. This year's 10k is designated as the RRCA Alabama 10k State Championship !
Shirts Participants receive a gender-neutral shirt designed especially for this race. You must register by October 19 to guarantee receiving a shirt.
Shirt