All, there is still a need for ham operators and other volunteers for the upcoming Marathon.
Two registrations are needed. 1- Marathon volunteer, 2- Ham operator signup.
The signup links and screenshots of the pages are shown below.
Read through the entire email first so you see what the content is. Then register. Any problems, contact the coordinators below.
The Marathon website obviously has the information for the race. You can sign up for the Saturday 5K and/or the Sunday full and half Marathon as listed.
The Ham website has the instructions and menus for the assignments and frequencies. If you are new to the Marathon, there will be a planning meeting on January 3. 9-11 AM at Transtar. Instructions follow in another email.
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, September 19, 2025 9:15 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: 2026 Houston Marathon - Request for Amateur Radio Volunteers
Subject: 2026 Houston Marathon – Request for Amateur Radio Volunteers - Houston Marathon (January 11, 2026) - Amateur Radio Positions
Message Date: September 18, 2025
Dear Mark Landress, WB5ANN
I thank each of you for your contributions to the success of the Chevron Houston Marathon, the Aramco Half Marathon, and the We Are Houston 5K race events from 2019 through 2025 as part of the Amateur Radio Operations. I ask you to assist again with the 2026 events.
Amateur Radio Operators, please volunteer for the 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon and associated events during the weekend of January 10 & 11, 2026. It is the Houston Marathon’s 54th Year!
§ 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Half-Marathon are on SUNDAY, January 11, 2026
§ We Are Houston 5K Run is on Saturday, January 10, 2026
The 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Half-Marathon (SUNDAY, January 11, 2026) need the participation of over 120 Amateur Radio Operators to fully staff positions and provide public service communications and related race-related operational support. On Saturday, January 10, 2026, the We Are Houston 5K Run provides an opportunity to test our radio equipment for Sunday and the event requires about 40- 65 operators.
This is the 54th consecutive year for this event. Amateur Radio Operators are an integral part of the Public Safety and race management activities to help ensure the safety and welfare of the runners and an uncounted number of spectators watching the race. This year, 32,000 participants, 6,000 volunteers, and 250,000 spectators are expected.
NOTE: BOTH AMATEUR RADIO REGISTRATION WEBSITES ARE UPDATED VERSIONS OF THE 2025 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 2026!
Amateur Radio Operator Registration
The sequence/ order for this year’s registration is changed from previous year’s registration sequence. When you click the registration link, you will be sent to the following page. Begin the process by entering your First Name and Email. If you have participated since 2024, your previous information should be retrieved, but I experienced having to reenter some of my details. After filling in your personal details, you will be guided through the waiver process BEFORE BEING ALLOW TO SELECT YOUR SHIFT(S).
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 help make the administrative processes smoother. I have learned by experience that the apparel order is placed in late October or early November. Being registered, you will be part of the registrants who will get apparel of the size you want and hence, most likely it will fit you!
Links to the pages referenced below. >>>>>>>
Amateur Radio Operator volunteers must register at both the sites listed below:
· Houston Marathon’s Volunteer web site to complete required legal paperwork for the event, and to facilitate marathon interfaces for credentials and other matters:
https://houstonmarathoncommittee.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=103828
https://houstonmarathoncommittee.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=103828&job_name=5K%20Amateur%20Radio%20Operator [password: RADIO]
https://houstonmarathoncommittee.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90212&job_name=Amateur%20Radio%20Operator [password: RADIO]
[You may have to manually insert the PASSWORD: Radio and push the SUBMIT button. Then Click the “+” sign(s) next to +[5K Amateur Radio Operator] Saturday and/ or +[Amateur Radio Operator] Sunday to expand and display registration shifts and options]
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Relevant contact info.
Jeffery A Walter – KE5FGA { [email protected] 281-467-8595 Cell}
Lee Gaspard - WA5QXE { [email protected] ; 713-248-8853 cell}
Rick Broussard - N5KJN [[email protected]]
Marathon Information: http://www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com/
First Name & E-mail Address
First Registration Page Personal Information
First Registration Page – Bottom & Waiver & Signature
After Registration Page and Waiver & Signature
After you have completed the Registration Process giving your personal information and signed waivers, you will land on a page showing all advertised Volunteer Jobs! Amateur Radio is not “advertised”.
Note “Amateur Radio Operator” positions do not show on the Houston Marathon Volunteer public site and require you to enter 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.
Job and Shift Registration (Top)
Job and Shift Registration (Bottom)
After selecting Saturday (5K) and / or Sunday (Half and Full Marathon) jobs, you will be required to sign another waiver. Please check the box and type in your “signature.” Remember to push the SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER button on the bottom!
Finally, you should see:
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 help make the administrative processes smoother. I have learned by experience that the apparel order is placed in late October or early November. Being registered, you will be part of the registrants who will get apparel of the size you want and hence, most likely it will fit you!
Amateur Radio Operator volunteers must register at both the sites listed below:
· Houston Marathon’s Volunteer web site to complete required legal paperwork for the event, and to facilitate marathon interfaces for credentials and other matters:
https://houstonmarathoncommittee.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=103828
https://houstonmarathoncommittee.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=103828&job_name=5K%20Amateur%20Radio%20Operator [password: RADIO]
https://houstonmarathoncommittee.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=90212&job_name=Amateur%20Radio%20Operator [password: RADIO]
[You may have to manually insert the PASSWORD: Radio and push the SUBMIT button. Then Click the “+” sign(s) next to +[5K Amateur Radio Operator] Saturday and/ or +[Amateur Radio Operator] Sunday to expand and display registration shifts and options]
· 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.
Register on www.hmhams.org Houston Marathon Hams’ web site to provide this pertinent information for Amateur Radio Operator roles by click 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.
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 to 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 10, 2026. 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 11, 2026. 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 2026. The web sites for 2026 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,
Jeffery A Walter – KE5FGA { [email protected] 281-467-8595 Cell}
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