
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.
Events
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Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at BTC Vulcan Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
BTC Vulcan Run
Nov 7, 2026