Cape Ann Amateur Radio Association Race & Event Support
CAARA RACE SUPPORT and PUBLIC SERVICE EVENTS
Information and Resource Page
Volunteers Needed
CAARA is always looking for ham volunteers to assist with the Race Safety Support program and with other Public Service Events that CAARA supports. Volunteering for these activities is great training for emergency preparedness, it is social and fun, and it benefits the runners in races we support by providing a radio safety net and benefits other public activities such as parades and celebrations by assisting with safety of participants and event logistics.
CAARA is a ARRL recognized Special Service Club and we strive to live up to that honor.
Safety Support is a team endeavor. Real-time training is provided to all volunteers. Licensed hams do not even need a radio, the club can provide dual band HTs for volunteers.
Volunteering can be on a trial basis with no long-term commitment. Join the team!
Interested? Email Chris W1TAT to learn more or sign-up.
Half Marathons Our The Largest Activity
CAARA provides Radio Safety Net support for all YouKanRun sponsored races in the greater Cape Ann area. Races are mostly on Sunday mornings and generally begin at 9:00 a.m. We are usually "on station" at 8:30 a.m. and typically finish by 12:30 p.m. Each race typically has 6 checkpoints, a lead car and a trail car operated by our volunteers.
See information on future races below. Sign up for a future race now and request a preferred available checkpoint or role.
Pick Your Spots!
Find a preferred check point (CP) or vehicle role (Lead or Trail Vehicle) in each of the races in which you can participate and email Chris, W1TAT to request your preferences. If you are looking to be a new participant, Chris will pair you up with a veteran for your first race experience.
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Twin Lights May 4 (Sat.)
Volunteers Needed
For Open Positions 5/4
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TWIN LIGHTS May 4
Twin Lights Start/Finish and Checkpoints
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Twin Lobster June 2 (Sun.)
Volunteers Needed
For Open Positions 6/2
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TWIN LOBSTER June 2
Twin Lobster Start/Finish and Checkpoints
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Town & Country June 9 (Sun.)
Volunteers Needed
For Open Positions 6/9
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TOWN & COUNTRY June 9
Town & Country Start/Finish and Checkpoints
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IPA July 21 (Sun.)
Volunteers Needed
For Open Positions 7/21
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Triple Threat August 4 (Sun.)
Volunteers Needed
For Open Positions 8/4
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TRIPLE THREAT August 4
Triple Threat Start/Finish and Checkpoints
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By The Sea September 15 (Sun.)
Volunteers Needed
For Open Positions 9/15
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BY-THE-SEA September 15
By-The Sea Start/Finish and Checkpoints
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Port Run September 29 (Sun.)
Volunteers Needed
For Open Positions 9/29
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PORT RUN September 29
PORT RUN Start/Finish and Checkpoints
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Around Cape Ann October 6 (Sun.)
Volunteers Needed
For Open Positions 10/6
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AROUND CAPE ANN October 6
AROUND CAPE ANN Start/Finish and Checkpoints
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Ocean View November 3 (Sun.)
Volunteers Needed
For Open Positions 11/3
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OCEAN VIEW November 3
OCEAN VIEW Start/Finish and Checkpoints
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Happy Holidays December 8 (Sun.)
Volunteers Needed
For Open Positions 12/8
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS December 8
HAPPY HOLIDAYS Start/Finish and Checkpoints
