[Wma-ares] Sawmill River 10K Run - January 1 2026 - Call for Volunteers

[Mark Swartwout, NX1K]

Once again the Montague (MA) Parks & Recreation Department has asked for
our help during the Sawmill River 10K Run on New Year's Day. In a letter
from Jon Dobosz, the Parks and Recreation Director, he thanked the Hams who
had provided "critical safety, security and communication services along
the race route" in the past.

The race course is short, only 10 kilometers, but there are many turns and
much of the course is in areas with poor or no cell coverage.  The race
begins at 10 AM and is followed by snacks and delicious baked potatoes.
The commitment that morning would be from 9:00 to Noon at the latest.  The
central site is the Montague Common Hall, 34 Main St, Montague, MA 01351.

One addition this year is a two mile walking route.

If you can help or have any questions, please email me directly even if you
have already told me to count on you.  Please mention what type of 2 meter
equipment you can bring, a hand held, a mobile with external antenna, etc.
If you have participated in this race before, let me know if you have a
preferred location along the course.

In addition to the spots along the course, there are three special roles
required.

1. A volunteer to drive the "sweep vehicle" who will follow the last
runners.
2. A volunteer with a mobile radio, battery and mag moount antenna to ride
with the race director in his vehicle
before the races start. You will be back to the start in time to get to a
position along the course.
3. A volunteer to help me run the Net Control desk.

Please let me know if you are interested in one of these positions.

You may get more than one copy of this request since I am sending to
several mailing lists and I have no way of knowing who is on which list.

Thank you,

Mark Swartwout, NX1K
nx1K at arrl.net
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