Ok guys, we are still looking for members. Contact Lee Gaspard at the information below. Thanks
From: Lee Roy F Gaspard Jr [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2024 12:54 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: 2025 Houston Marathon - December Request for Amateur Radio Volunteers - Marathon (January 19, 2025) - Amateur Radio Positions
2025 Houston Marathon – December Request for Amateur Radio Volunteers - Marathon (January 19, 2025) - Amateur Radio Positions
Message Date: December 21, 2024
Dear Mark Landress, WB5ANN
If you have already signed up as part of the Amateur Radio Operations thank you. If you have not yet volunteered, I ask you to register and assist in the 2025 events. We are less than ONE month away from the 2025 Houston Marathon, and we need more HAMS to fill all of our spots!
Amateur Radio Operators, please volunteer for the 2025 Chevron Houston Marathon and associated events during the weekend of January 18 & 19 2025. It is the Houston Marathon’s 53rd Year!
§ 2025 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Half-Marathon is on SUNDAY, January 19, 2025
§ We Are Houston 5K Run is on Saturday, January 18, 2025
The 2025 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Half-Marathon (SUNDAY, January 19, 2025) needs the participation of over 100 Amateur Radio Operators to fully staff Ham positions and provide public service communications and related race related operational support. I currently have 50-ish volunteers for Sunday.
On Saturday, January 18, 2025, the We Are Houston 5K Run provides an opportunity to test our radio equipment for Sunday and the event requires about 30- 65 operators.
NOTE: HAMS with Course assignments WILL NOT be asked to cover both the Refueling (Water) Station and the Medical/ SAG stop in 2025 (UNLIKE IN 2023 AND 2024). In 2025 your assignment will be either one or the other. Based on your feedback and reviewing operational results, the practice of covering both spots did not work well overall. While the course services are “co-located” for a 26.2-mile athlete, most Refueling/ Medical sites span two or more blocks and are impractical for one amateur radio operator to cover.
Amateur Radio Operator Registration
NOTE: BOTH AMATEUR RADIO REGISTRATION WEBSITES ARE UPDATED VERSIONS OF THE 2024 REGISTRATION WEBSITES. DO NOT USE previous year’s Houston Marathon Official (VolunteerLocal) website link as it may bring you to previous year’s event, not 2025!
QUICK LINKS TO REGISTRATION
Official Site: Marathon Amateur Radio Operator (SATURDAY & SUNDAY) Sign-up is available via this link: https://houstonmarathoncommittee.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90212&job_name=amateur%20radio%20operator&job_password=RADIO
HAM INFORMATION SITE: Register on www.hmhams.org Houston Marathon Hams’ web site to provide your pertinent information for Amateur Radio Operator roles by going to the web site then clicking on the LINK titled “Click to register to help with the Houston Marathon or 5K” on the hmhams.org webpage navigate to the “ham information” sign-up page.
https://www.hmhams.org/ (Information)
Click to register to help with the Houston Marathon or 5K (Registration Form)
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS/ INFORMATION ON AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR REGISTRATION (IF NEEDED)
Note “Amateur Radio Operator” positions do not show on the Houston Marathon Volunteer public site and require a special access code of Radio on the regular volunteer page. This “Radio” code is entered in the “password” field on the Volunteer/ Shift application.
Amateur Radio Operator volunteers must register at both the sites listed below:
Houston Marathon’s VolunteerLocal web site to complete required legal paperwork for the event, and to facilitate marathon interfaces for credentials and other matters:
Direct Marathon Amateur Radio Operator (SATURDAY & SUNDAY) Sign-up is available via this link: https://houstonmarathoncommittee.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90212&job_name=amateur%20radio%20operator&job_password=RADIO
Click the “+” sign(s) next to +[5K Amateur Radio Operator] Saturday and/ or +[Amateur Radio Operator] Sunday to expand and display Ham role (registration shifts and options)]
If you have an issue with the automated access, please use:
https://houstonmarathoncommittee.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90212
[You have to manually insert the PASSWORD: Radio and push the SUBMIT button.
Note “Amateur Radio Operator” positions do not show on the “normal” list Houston Marathon Volunteer positions on the public site and require a special access code of Radio on the regular volunteer page. This “Radio” code is entered in the “password” field on the Volunteer/ Shift application.
Please sign up as soon as you can, even though the event seems so far in the future! If you sign up promptly, you will make the administrative processes smoother.
Houston Marathon Hams www.hmhams.org web site collects pertinent Amateur Radio Operator information such as your call sign, assignment preference, and available equipment for the event’s roles.
HAM INFORMATION SITE: Register on www.hmhams.org Houston Marathon Hams’ web site to provide your pertinent information for Amateur Radio Operator roles by going to the web site then clicking on the LINK titled “Click to register to help with the Houston Marathon or 5K” on the hmhams.org webpage navigate to the “ham information” sign-up page.
https://www.hmhams.org/ (Information)
Click to register to help with the Houston Marathon or 5K (Registration Form)
The hmhams site enables you to provide Amateur Radio specific information required for a “ham” Houston Marathon assignment. This site allows you to provide your available equipment details, to request specific assignments, and provide ham radio details not permitted by the official Marathon VolunteerLocal web site. Please ensure that your email is correct. This is important when Amateur Radio related information is being distributed later. The hmhams.org website includes instructions on how to register with the Houston Marathon Volunteer web site for Amateur Radio Operators.
Amateur Radio Position Needed
The We Are Houston 5K will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025. Hams participating need to arrive at 5:00 a.m. and will be released between 10 am to noon depending on assignment.
Categories of Amateur Radio Support Needed
Saturday – 5K (5:00 am until » 10:00 am)
§ Amateur Radio Operator – Course (Refueling/ Water Stations & Aid Station)
§ Amateur Radio Operator - Net Control Operator/ Logging
§ Amateur Radio Operator – Race Official Shadow
The Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon will be held Sunday, January 19, 2025. Hams volunteers need to arrive at 4:30 a.m. and will be released between 10 am to 2:00 pm depending on assignment. Race Official Shadows may be released as late as 4 PM.
Sunday – Half and Full Marathon (4:30 am – 4:00 pm)
§ Amateur Radio Operator – Course (Refueling/ Water Stations & Medical Support (Aid Stations)/ SAG Stops)
- Amateur Radio Operator - TIMING and PACE Vehicles
§ Amateur Radio Operator - Net Control Operator/ Logging
· Amateur Radio Operator – Race Official Shadow
You are receiving this email because you have volunteered in the past or have expressed interest in participating in 2025. The web sites for 2025 are simpler than before previously. Should you have any difficulties, please send me an email and I can forward more comprehensive details.
Thank you in advance for volunteering for the Amateur Radio Service activities for the 2025 Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Half-Marathon, or the We Are Houston 5K Race as an Amateur Radio Operator and Communications volunteer.
You will receive additional emails in the future with additional/ updated information.
Thank you again for your help in the past. I look forward to working with you again this year.
73,
Lee Gaspard, WA5QXE { [email protected] ; 713-248-8853 cell}
Rick Broussard, N5KJN [[email protected]]
Marathon Information: http://www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com/
Houston Marathon Hams: www.hmhams.org