Vulcan Run 10K
November 7, 2026 at 8:00am

Rosewood Hall
Homewood, AL

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Welcome to the 2026 Edition of the Vulcan Run!
This is the 51st running of this Birmingham classic 10k. 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 with more than 1000 runners in recent years.  

This race is hosted by the Birmingham Track Club (BTC). In addition to many other benefits of membership, current BTC members receive a discounted entry to this race. If you are not already a member of the BTC, you will have the option to join when you register for this race. More information about the BTC is available by selecting Birmingham Track Club on the menu.

This race is a part of the BTC Race Series. The BTC Race Series is a specially-priced bundle of four races hosted by the Birmingham Track Club. Registration for the race series bundle is open each year until the first race of the series (Adam’s Heart Runs). More information about the race series is available by selecting BTC Race Series on the menu. Note: If you registered for the bundle, you are registered for this race.

Shirts
Participants receive a gender-neutral shirt designed especially for this race. You must register by October 19 to guarantee receiving a shirt.

Pre-Race Packet Pickup
Friday, November 6, 2026
11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Pre-Race Packet Pickup Location: 
The Trak Shak
2839 18th St South
Homewood, AL 35209
[Directions | Map]
* Pre-race packet pickup is highly encouraged to minimize congestion on race day.

10K / 5K  Course Maps:
10K Online Course Map [Online Click Here]   [PDF Course Map]  New Course for 2025 – [PDF USATF Course Map] 
5K Online Course Map [Online Click Here]  USATF Certification Pending

Aid Stations:
Water Stop locations will be approximately every 3 miles on the 10K.

AWARDS
Awards for the Vulcan Run fall into multiple categories. Please note that all awards are based on gun time and that award rules vary as described in each category.

10K – Cash Prizes
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top five male and female overall finishers as well as the top master’s finishers. Double dipping is allowed in this award category. For example, a top master runner who finishes in the top five overall would win cash prizes for both placements.

10K Male and Female Overall
1st – $500
2nd – $250
3rd – $200
4th – $150
5th – $100
Male and Female Masters (40+ years of age)
1st – $100

Regular Awards
Overall and age-group awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in the divisions listed below. Double-dipping of these awards is not permitted. For example, a master runner that wins an overall award will not win awards in the masters or age-group divisions.

Top 6 Overall
Top 3 Masters (40+)
Top 1 Grand Master (50+)
Top 1 Senior Grand Master (60+)
Top 3 in 5-year age brackets from 0-14 thru 70+

RRCA Awards:
Open male and female
40+ male and female
50+ male and female
60+ male and female

10K Top 200 Shirts
The top 200 finishers will receive a special shirt commemorating the accomplishment.

Certificates
Return to RunSignup after the results are posted to print a finisher’s certificate suitable for framing.

Interested in becoming a Sponsor of the Vulcan Run?
Sponsorship Info [Click Here]

Cancellation Statement:
Entry fee is non-refundable. This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds; rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Birmingham Track Club.

Transfer of Registration Policy:
Entry fee is non-refundable. Participants can transfer their online registration (Online Only). [Click Here] to learn more about how to transfer your registration.

Race Benefits:
All proceeds will go to the Birmingham Track Club, a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization. Donations are made to Vulcan Park & Museum and Girls on the Run.

History of Vulcan Statue and Birmingham, AL [Click Here]

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2025 Vulcan Run Results are posted: 10K Results

2025 Race Day Photos 

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