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<p><font size="4" face="Verdana">I'm cross-posting this from the
SKYWARN mailing list.</font></p>
<p><font size="4" face="Verdana">I don't have any experience with
the Boston race but I have volunteered for the Bay State
Marathon in Lowell. I'm happy to answer any questions but I'm
not sure how applicable it would be to the Boston race.</font></p>
<p><font size="4" face="Verdana">73,</font></p>
<p><font size="4" face="Verdana">Tim/K1DC</font></p>
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<td>[SKYWARN_Announce] Special Announcement & Off-Topic
Post: Amateur Radio Volunteers Still Needed for the 2026
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<td>Mon, 5 Jan 2026 11:33:52 -0500 (EST)</td>
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<td><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:rmacedo@rcn.com">rmacedo@rcn.com</a></td>
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<div>Hello to all...<br>
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We appreciate everyone\u2019s patience as we make an off-topic
post on the need for Amateur Radio Volunteers for the 2026
Boston Marathon. We are still in need of a large number of
volunteers for the 2026 race. In addition, there will be
no volunteer deadline extensions unlike past years so if
you are even considering to register, please register
before the listed deadline below of Friday 2/6/26.<br>
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In addition, there is a continued need for medical
volunteers for the 2026 Boston Marathon and those
interested in volunteering as a medical or general
volunteer can use the register.hamradioboston.org link and
they will be brought to the general volunteer page which
can be utilized for those that are not Amateur Radio
Operators to volunteer. Further details for Amateur Radio
volunteers follow below:</div>
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<div>Volunteer registration for the 2026 Boston Marathon is
open and ongoing. If you've already registered to
volunteer at the 2026 Boston Marathon, we'd like to thank
you for your interest in joining our team!<br>
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For anyone who hasn\u2019t yet, please don\u2019t delay! Volunteer
registration closes on Friday, February 6. It would help
our planning processes if you could complete your
registration by Friday, January 30. <br>
Registration Link (for new and returning volunteers):<br>
<a
href="https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/info-for-volunteers/"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/info-for-volunteers/</a> <br>
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Step by Step Sign Up Guide: <br>
<a
href="https://hamradioboston.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/44002570599-2026-volunteer-registration-step-by-step-guide"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://hamradioboston.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/44002570599-2026-volunteer-registration-step-by-step-guide</a> <br>
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A few notes for volunteers:<br>
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Almost all amateur radio positions are single person
assignments. We are not able to group people on a single
assignment, but we will try to accommodate which segment
you are assigned to in order to allow for similar
start/end times.<br>
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We'd like to extend our sincerest congratulations to the
winner of the Boston Marathon ARO bib lottery, Sparsh
Bansal, KC1MGP. We're looking forward to cheering you on!<br>
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Final documentation is generally released during the first
week of April. Before this can happen, we need the final
logistical details from the various area coordinators for
Start, Course, Finish, and Transportation. Where possible,
we will release documents as they become available. In
this case, look out for emails from the committee and your
Team Captain.<br>
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As always, we appreciate your help in getting the word out
to prospective volunteers. Please send this to hams or
clubs that you think may be interested in joining us on
the amateur radio team for the 2026 Boston Marathon!<br>
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If you have any questions about the content of this
message or about volunteering at the marathon in general,
please don\u2019t hesitate to send them to <a
href="mailto:contact@HamRadioBoston.org"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">contact@HamRadioBoston.org</a>. <br>
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We\u2019re looking forward to seeing you all again soon!<br>
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Thank you, and 73,<br>
<br>
Boston Marathon Communications Committee<br>
<a href="mailto:contact@HamRadioBoston.org"
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">contact@HamRadioBoston.org</a> <br>
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Respectfully Submitted,<br>
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Robert Macedo (KD1CY)<br>
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator<br>
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Section Emergency Coordinator<br>
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