Public Service Events
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Beginning in early spring each year and continuing into early winter many ham radio operators from the Mt. Diablo Amateur Radio Club become involved in doing radio team communications to support various public service events that occur nearby. The events include long distance bike rides, bike races, running races, walkathons, a March for Babies, a half marathon, a Mt Diablo Trail Ride, and local city parades.
The locations include beautiful scenic areas such as nearby regional and wilderness areas, Mt. Diablo State Park, and municipal trails and parks. Some of the agencies and causes that we have helped are: Children's Hospital of Oakland, the MS Society, the March of Dimes, and Save Mt. Diablo.
Contact the MDARC Public Service Coordinator, Larry Loomer, KI6LNB to sign up for events.
Email laryloomer@yahoo.com
Public Service Events
We will begin contacting our 2024 clients in 2025, so that we will have an active schedule for us public service aficionados.
Thank you for your public service support during the 2024 year.
73,
Larry, KI6LNB
Participating in these events is a thrilling experience for many different reasons. These include:
The magic of radio transmissions
The camaraderie of being part of a radio team that helps make things safer for hundreds, sometimes thousands of event participants
The chance to do something meaningful for a good cause
The fun and satisfaction of using your radio equipment and opportunity to learn its various capabilities in real-life situations
The beautiful places and settings that you get to enjoy
Radio operators are assigned to check points, or to support (SAG) vehicles, or are on bikes, or sometimes in boats. Radio communications in some of these areas can be a challenge, but very gratifying and a whole lot of fun! For most events all you need is a 2 meter hand-held radio with an extra battery. When you participate, consider bringing a family member or friend to show them the excitement of the ham radio hobby.
This is a fun way to get out and use your radio, help a worthwhile cause and gain valuable experience that will come in handy in the event of a major emergency or disaster. It's also great PR for the club and amateur radio in general.
Public Service Events - 2024 Past
Race to the Flagpole - Running Race
Sunday, January 27, 2024
Running race from-to Independence Park in Livermore
Radio Coordinator: George Moorhead, KG6GEM <kg6wiu1@comcast.net>
https://livermoregranadaboosters.org/events/
Kaiser Half Marathon - Running Race
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Running Race in San Francisco
Radio Coordinator: <antonis@aa6pp.org>
https://www.sfarc.org/2024-kaiser-half-marathon.html
Revel Half Marathon on Mt. Diablo - Running Race
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Running Race Down Mt Diablo
Radio Coordinator: <stevedono18@gmail.com>
Livermore Half Marathon - Running Race
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Running Race from-to Downtown Livermore
Radio Coordinator: George Moorhead, KG6GEM <kg6wiu1@comcast.net>
https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Livermore/LivermoreValleyHalf
https://livermorevalleyhalf.com
Oakland Running Festival - Running Race
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Running Race in Downtown Oakland
Radio Coordinator: Mike Pompa, KB6MP <mpompa@gmail.com>
https://www.ww6or.com/oakland-marathon-signup
Diablo Trails Challenge - Running Race
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Running Race from Castle Rock Park, Walnut Creek
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
Brazen Racing https://brazenracing.com/diablotrailschallenge
Cinderella Bike Ride - in Livermore
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Ladies' Bike Ride around Livermore
Radio Coordinator: George Moorhead, KG6GEM <kg6wiu1@comcast.net>
https://www.valleyspokesmen.org
MARS - Ridge to Bridge Bike Ride
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Bike Ride in Marin County
See: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
https://ridgetrail.org/ridge-to-bridge-2024/
Primavera Ride - Rios Lovell Winery
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Bike Ride in Livermore Valley
See: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
MS Walk
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Walk in Walnut Creek
See: Pete Harris, KE6ZIW <pharris125@comcast.net>
https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1858
Berkeley Hills Road Race
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Bike ride in the East Bay Hills
Radio Coordinator: Mark Walsh, KM6XU <mark@km6xu.com>
https://www.berkeleybike.org/?page_id=474
MARS - MCBC Jane Fondo - Bike Ride
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Bike ride in Marin County
See: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
https://marinbike.org/janefondo/
MARS - Miwok 100k
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Running race in Marin
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
Hope Walk
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Walk at Heather Farms, WC, map
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
https://cancersupport.net/event/hope-walk/
Devil Mountain Run
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Running race in Danville
Radio Coordinator: George Moorhead, KG6GEM <kg6wiu1@comcast.net>
Boy Scout Hike Berkeley Hills
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Scouts Hike 20 miles in Tilden Park
Radio Coordinator: Dave Shaw, WB6WTM <wb6wtm@arrl.net>
Lake Chabot Trail Challenge - Running Race
Sunday, June 2, 2024
Running race, 5k, and 1/2 Marathon in Castro Valley
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
Race Director: Rachel Lunt
https://www.castrovalleysportsfoundation.org/trail-challenge
MARS - Dipsea
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Running race in Marin
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
Field Day
Sat & Sun, June 22 & 23, 2024
Annual event, many locations
https://www.mdarc.org/activities/field-day
MARS - MCBC Dirt Fondo
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Bicycle race in Marin
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
https://marinbike.org/event/2024-dirt-fondo
MARS - San Francisco Marathon
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Running race in San Francisco
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
MARS - Marin Century
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Bicycle race in Marin
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
Skyline 50k
Sunday, August 4, 2024
Running race in the Oakland Hills
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
Scena Performance <adam.ray@scenaperformance.com>
https://scenaperformance.com/events/skyline-50k
Walnut Festival Twilight Parade -
Saturday, September 19, 2024 CANCELED
Parade in downtown Walnut Creek
Radio Coordinator: Pete Harris, KE6ZIW <pharris125@comcast.net>
Walnut Festival Person: Tami Lagamarcino
http://www.thewalnutfestival.org/
MARS - Double Dipsea
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Running race in Marin
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
https://brazenracing.com/doubledipsea
Moonlight on the Mountain
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Fund Raising catered dinner at Mt. Diablo's China Wall in Alamo
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
https://savemountdiablo.org 925-947-3535
MARS - MCBC Revival
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Bicycle race in Marin County
Radio Coordinator: Don Magdanz
Marin County Bicycle Coalition https://www.marinbike.org/ https://www.adventurerevivalmarin.com
MARS - ZBC Dipsea Hike
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Hike in Marin County
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
https://www.zerobreastcancer.org/zbc-does/annual-dipsea-hike
Firetrails 50M
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Running race in the Oakland Hills
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
Scena Performance <adam.ray@scenaperformance.com>
https://scenaperformance.com/events/dick-collins-firetrails
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Walk
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Walk From and To Civic Park, Walnut Creek, CA
Radio Coordinator: Lowell Richards, KA6LER <ler@lerichards.com>
https://www.walklikemadd.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1563
MARS - Escape From Alcartaz
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Triathalon in Marin County
Mount Diablo Challenge
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Bicycle race from Danville, CA
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
https://www.mountdiablochallenge.org
https://www.valleyspokesmen.org
Pacificon℠
Fri, Sat & Sun, Oct 18 - 20, 2024
ARRL Pacific Division Convention, San Ramon, CA
https://www.pacificon.org/registration/volunteers
https://www.pacificon.org/finding-everything/talk-in
https://www.mdarc.org/activities/pacificon-table
Diablo Summit Stomp
Saturday, October 19, 2024 (during Pacificon)
Running Race from Castle Rock Park, Walnut Creek, CA
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
Brazen Racing https://brazenracing.com/summitstomp
Cycle Of Hope
Sunday, October 20, 2024 (during Pacificon)
Bicycle Race in Dublin, CA
Habitat for Humanity & Patelco https://www.habitatcycleofhope.org/Race/CA/Dublin/CycleofHope
Lake Chabot Trail Run - No Response from Event Organizer
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Running Race in the Oakland Hills
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/CastroValley/LakeChabotTrailRun