Pittsburgh Marathon
Fellow Amateurs...
The Pittsburgh marathon is back for another run this spring! The marathon's 21st running will take place on May 2, 2010. Once again, we have been asked to help.
We will be providing communications vital to ensuring the safety both of those athletes running in the marathon and of the many spectators. There are many positions around the 26.2 mile course that need to be covered, including mile markers, aid stations, buses and sweep vehicles, shadows for race officials, and others. To fully cover all of these positions, we will need over 150 volunteer amateur radio operators, including you!
If you're new to the hobby or have never participated in a public service event, please don't let that stop you from joining us. We have a variety of positions for new and experienced hams alike, and will provide you with the information and support you need. This is an excellent opportunity to gain the experience needed to help out during an emergency, all while having fun and doing a service to our community.
To register online, select "Volunteer Now!" below and fill out the form. You will receive email confirmation, and your assignment and detailed instructions will arrive by mail during the last week of April. There will also be a pre-race meeting the day before the marathon, at which we'll review what to expect on race day, answer any questions you have, and provide your T-shirt, hat, and marathon credentials.
I look forward to your participation.
-- 73, Jeffrey Hutzelman, N3NHS
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Marathon Pre-Race
We will hold a pre-race meeting on Saturday, May 1, 2010, at a time and place yet to be determined.
We will use this time to go over race procedures and to distriubte hats, T-shirts, vests and credentials. If you are volunteering for the marathon, please plan to attend; if you are unable to attend, please let me know as soon as possible.
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