Birmingham Track Club sets dates for 52nd BTC Vulcan Run
Registration prices rise on Nov. 5 for the 10K and 5K races hosted at Rosewood Hall.
By Kofi Costa ·
The Birmingham Track Club will host the 52nd BTC Vulcan Run on Nov. 7. The event takes place at Rosewood Hall. Walkers begin at 7:30 a.m. The 10K race starts at 8 a.m. The 5K race starts at 8:05 a.m.
Entry fees are set at $60 for the 10K and $40 for the 5K. The club will raise these prices after Nov. 5. Participants who register by Oct. 19 will secure a race shirt. The 10K course serves as the 2026 Road Runners Club of America Alabama 10K State Championship. Awards will be presented after the races conclude.
The Homewood Environmental Commission also holds an event on Nov. 7. The fifth annual Love Your Trees Day runs from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Homewood Senior Center. Admission is free, but registration is required. Local tree experts will be present to discuss native species. They will also demonstrate proper planting techniques. Registered Homewood residents can receive one free native tree per property after completing event activities.
Coffee and treats are provided at the tree event. Families are welcome. Children can participate in activities about local ecosystems. The Homewood Public Library hosts a Veterans Day presentation on Nov. 10. The program runs from 2 to 3 p.m. Niki Sepsas, a historian and author, will speak. She will discuss the history and meaning of National Veterans Day.
The Parkinson’s Foundation hosts Moving Day Birmingham on Nov. 14. The walk takes place at Homewood Central Park from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is free, and registration is encouraged. Participants can register as individuals or teams. The walk raises funds for Parkinson’s care, education, and research. It also supports people living with movement disorders.
Trinity United Methodist Church holds its fall Art in the Lot on Nov. 14. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oxmoor Campus. Admission is free. More than 80 local artists and vendors will display work. Mediums include painting, woodworking, ceramics, jewelry, and fiber arts. Food and refreshments are available on site.
The Homewood Chamber of Commerce meets for its November breakfast on Nov. 17. The gathering is at Brookdale University Park. Networking and the buffet open at 8:15 a.m. The program begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration closes on Nov. 12. Cahaba Theatre Group presents The Sunny Show on Nov. 22 at The Dance Foundation. Doors open at 2 p.m. The show starts at 2:30 p.m. Tickets cost $30.
The performance features Sunny Chander and Michael Wilson. It includes a preview of The Songs: A Cahaba Theatre Christmas. The Homewood Public Library hosts several smaller events throughout the month. A Homeschool Hour for canvas embroidery occurs on Nov. 2. A Google Slides workshop is scheduled for Nov. 3. Pokémon Club meets on Nov. 4. An Excel Online session runs on Nov. 5. A caregiver coffee playdate takes place on Nov. 6. An art program focused on the Netherlands is set for Nov. 7.
