Bicentennial RUN – 1975 NOVEMBER 27 1975 Director: Versal Spalding 10,000 meter run at 10:30am 2 mile run at 10 am winner was Joel Fneigan in 9:41 Sponsored by the newly formed Birmingham Track Club Entry Fees: $2 PreRegistered and $3 day of race Top Finishers: MEN: Frank Bromberg in 30:14 Mike Wilson in 30:43 Heinz Wiegand in 30:44 WOMEN: Melissa Wilson in 46:26 Highlights: 104 completed the 10K and 117 completed the 2 mile run Race Director Versal Spalding wheel measured the course, obtained sponsors and volunteers and finished 26th overall in 36:33 ! Finish results were mailed to all participants that provided contact information. Results included a post race recap in which the turnout was described as “amazing” and a “small representative of females added color to the affair”. Long time Track Club members Johnny Montgomery, Ray Giles, Rick Melanson, Gordon Seifert, Les Longshore, Arthur Black, and Ann Randle participated in this historic first race. VULCAN RUN – 1976 NOVEMBER 20 1976 Director: Ann Randle 10,000 meter run at 10:30am 2 mile run at 10 am – won by Randy Stephens in 8:52 (Woodlawn Student in 76 – Now a PE instructor in Mountain Brook) Title Sponsor: Birmingham News Entry fees for 10k: $3 PreRegistered and $4 day of race Top Finishers: MEN: 1 Bill Rodgers in 28:35 (former Boston Marathon winner) 2 Ed Leddy in 29:06 (Irish Distance Runner/Olympian) 3 Marty Liquori in 29:47 (Villanova University distance star) 4 Mike Wilson – graduate student at Tuskegee 5th, 6th, and 7th were distance runners from Auburn University: Rick Musick, John Fox, and Robert McDuffie WOMEN: Phyllis Hines in 37:11 (age 15) Awards Presenters were 1976 Olympic athletes: Harvey Glance, Auburn University sprinter Jennifer Chandler, Auburn University diver Bill Forrester, Auburn University swimmer Clint Jackson, boxer from Evergreen COURSE: Start at Woodrow Wilson Park – 20th Street to Highland to 2nd – loop 19th back to 20th to finish in Park Course was not certified thus Bill Rodger’s time was not considered the course record HIGHLIGHTS: 280 finishers in the 10k and 376 in the 2 mile Race conditions were rainy and according to Bill Rodgers a ‘bit warm’ Women’s highest age division was 40+ and Men’s was 60+ Special Divisions for Mother/Daughter, Father/Son, Heaviest (women’s category only!),and Oldest VULCAN RUN – 1977 NOVEMBER 19 1977 Director: Ann Randle 10,000 meter run at 10:30am 2 mile run at 10 am – winner for 2nd year Randy Stephens in 8:38 Title Sponsor: Birmingham News Entry Fees for 10k: $3 PreRegistered and $4 Day of Race Course changed to accommodate increase in participants – began at Woodrow Wilson and looped 19th first then to 2nd and around Highland , straight shot finish down 20th street Top Finishers: MEN: Bill Rodgers in 28:55 (2nd consecutive win) Terry Baker in 29:08 Ed Leddy in 29:23 WOMEN: Laura Partin in 38:48 - Age 14 HIGHLIGHTS: 627 finishers in the 10k and 513 in the 2 mile Event announcers were Tony Bruno , Voice of the Birmingham Bulls and Herb Winches, WBRC Sportscaster Mayor David Vann fired the starting gun VULCAN RUN – 1978 NOVEMBER 18 1978 Director: 10,000 meter run at 10:30am 2 mile run at 11 am (change in time from previous years) Title Sponsor: Birmingham News Entry Fees for 10k: $3 PreRegistered and $4 Day of Race Top Finishers: MEN: Bill Rodgers in 28:56 (3rd consecutive win) Ed Leddy in 29:15 Chris Fox in 29:32 WOMEN: Marti Bissinger of Lansing, Michigan in 40:57 HIGHLIGHTS: 1,395 finishers in the 10k and 840 in the 2 mile Runner’s Clinic featuring George Sheehan, Medical Editor of Runner’ World was held on Friday, $2 admission for Run participants and $8 for general public. Clinic held at the BJCC. Sponsored by the Birmingham News in cooperation with UAB Special Studies and the Birmingham Track Club VULCAN RUN – 1979 NOVEMBER 10 1979 Director: 10,000 meter run at 9 am (earlier start than previous years) 2 mile run at 10 am Title Sponsor: Birmingham News First Vulcan Marathon was held on Sunday -making it the first official VULCAN WEEKND Full insert in Sunday Nov 4th Birmingham News complete with running related articles and merchant ads with various running or marathon specials- such as 26.2% of electronic equipment Course began at City Hall to 19th to 2nd to Highland back to straight shot finish down 20th. Top Finishers: MEN: Bill Rodgers in 29:07 (4th consecutive win) Stephen Bolt in 29:19 Ed Leddy in 29:43 WOMEN: Susan Inglis in 36:30 HIGHLIGHTS: 1,316 finishers in the 10k Conditions described as cold and windy Timing Clock malfunctioned at 52:46; approximately 200 finishers completed the 10k after that with no official time. Mayor David Vann completed the 2 mile run Bill Giduz from Atlanta juggled 3 rubber balls while running , his t-shirt said “The Joggler” Pete Studwick of California, born without feet, ran the 10k VULCAN RUN – 1980 NOVEMBER 1980 Director: Title Sponsor: Birmingham News Second Vulcan Marathon was held on Sunday. 159 runners completed the marathon Top Finishers: MEN: Stephen Bolt in 29:13 Benji Durden in 29:15 Kyle Heffner in 29:21 WOMEN: Linda McLennan in 36:12 (University of AL Runner) HIGHLIGHTS: 1,392 finishers in the 10k Total Income for the Weekend was $23,973 with total expenditures of $20,475. $3,734 in expenses for invited runners VULCAN RUN – 1981 NOVEMBER 20 1981 Director: Rick Melanson Sponsor : Sonat Top Finishers: MEN: Steve Bolt in 29:16 David Branch in 29:34 Roger Jones in 29:38 WOMEN: Linda McLennan in 33:12 Katy Schilly in 33:41 Laura Ledbetter in 35:58 HIGHLIGHTS: Sonat donated $21,000 in entry fees to the American Cancer Society 2,870 registered for the 10k representing 20 states , 2,367 finished the race Youngest runner’s age was 6 , Oldest Runner’s age was 74 – average age of 30 Race #’s assigned according to best previous 10k time – t-shirts awarded in different colors based on finishing time WERC Radio station provided live broadcast of the 10k VULCAN RUN – 1982 NOVEMBER 20 1982 Director: Mike Kern Title Sponsor: Sonat Start at BJCC at 9am down 18th to 2nd over to Highland back to 20th and finsh at 20th and 5th. Top Finishers: MEN: Benji Durden in 29:09 Edward Sheehan in 29:11 John Tuttle in 29:18 WOMEN: Linda McLennon in 33:58 (2nd consecutive win) Katy Schilly in 34:24 Laura Caldwell in 35:44 HIGHLIGHTS: 3,967 registered participants in the 10k. Entry fees donated to American Cancer Society Winds gusted between 10 and 20 mph Dr. George Sheehan participated in the 10k and spoke at the BJCC theater Friday night with a question and answer session. Dr. Sheehan had participated in the 78 run and said the run had ‘great appeal’ to him. 24 men’s and 5 women’s teams participated from various track clubs, the Vulcan Run determined the Southeastern Track Club Championship. Racing South, Atlanta Track Club, Memphis Runners Track Club A, and Mountain Brook Track Club were the top club finishers. 22 corporate teams participated with South Central Bell repeating their win in 36:20 VULCAN RUN – 1983 November 19 1983 Director: Mike Kern Title Sponsor: Sonat Start at BJCC at 9am down 18th to 2nd over to Highland back to 20th and finsh at 20th and 5th. Marathon event on Sunday had approximately 500 participants Top Finishers: MEN: David Branch in 29:16 Martyn Brewer in 29:17 Ed Sheehan in 29:18 WOMEN: Linda McLennan in 34:28 (3rd consecutive win) Missy Kane in34:36 Kristi Voldnes in 34:55 Male Master’s: Jim Ewing in 32:06 Female Master’s : Mary Anne Wehrum in 39:46 HIGHLIGHTS: 5.000 approximate participants in the 10k. Post race party and expo at BJCC followed the race - featuring an award ceremony and video taped race highlights Broadcast on AM960 began at 8 am Saturday Birmingham News included color map of course with elevation and points of interest marked for spectators VULCAN RUN – 1984 November 24 1984 Director: Title Sponsor: Sonat Top Finishers: MEN: Marcos Barretto from Mexico City in 28:18 ( course record set ) Hans Koeleman from Clemson SC in 28:51 Keith Brantley from Gainesville FL in 28:54 WOMEN: Katy Schilly from Atlanta in 33:36 (2nd female previous 2 years) Sue J. King from Mobile in 33:44 Linda McLennan from Gainesville FL in 33:49 (winner in 81,82,and 83) Male Master’s: Don Coffman in 31:26 Female Master’s : Carol Lasseter in 38:38 HIGHLIGHTS: Men’s Track Club Championship won by Clemson Track Club in 30:46 Women’s Track Club Championship won by Racing South in 36:22 Corporate Cup won by Fort McClellan in 35:53 VULCAN RUN – 1985 November 23,1985 Director: Title Sponsor: Sonat Top Finishers: MEN: Ashley Johson Bowling Green KY in 28:56 Jeffery Wentworth Columbia SC in 28:59 Paul Donovan Tulsa OK in 29:03 WOMEN: Elizabeth Lynch Tuscaloosa AL in 32:56 Jennie Peters Baton Rouge LA in 33:00 Katy Schilly – Laetch Atlanta GA in 34:09 Male Master’s: Don Coffman in 31:41 (2nd consecutive win) Female Master’s : Carol Lasseter in 38:34 (2nd consecutive win) HIGHLIGHTS: Approximately 4,200 participants in the 10K VULCAN RUN – 1986 November 22 1986 Director: Red Hamilton / Lynn Brandon Title Sponsor: PEPSI/Buffalo Rock Top Finishers: MEN: Marcos Barreto Huntsville AL in 28:22 Steve Jones Wales, UK in 28:25 Brian Abshire Auburn AL in 28:41 WOMEN: Teresa Ornduff Abingdon VA in 32:57 Lisa Weidenbach Battle Creek MI in 33:07 ( 1st female in marathon the next day with time of 2:46:37) Jennie Peters Baton Rouge LA in 33:47 Male Master’s Morgan Looney in 32:34 Female Master’s : Kathy Hardy in 38:50 HIGHLIGHTS: $40,000 raised for Children’s Hospital Race Conditions – Sunny and Cool T-shirts awarded by color depending on finishing times: Under 35 minutes : Gold Under 40