RoadRunner Akron Marathon

Amateur Radio Operator Volunteer Signup

September 26, 2009

The route this year is the same as last year. All positions before mile 8 (except the start)and all Aid Stations have been eliminated. Some new positions have been added. The start is at 7:00 AM and will be done by 1:00 PM for all stations. 


You will get a hat and T-Shirt as part of your effort. I have to turn in a general mix of sizes that should cover the needs. This won't be fixed until probably a month before the Marathon but after that time I CANNOT change the mix. I'll base that mix on those who have already signed up . The only sizes available are: M, L, XL, 2XL, and perhaps a very limited number of 3XL.

The event sponsors REQUIRE that you wear their t-shirt and hat. If you can't wear one or the other, no matter the reason, then don't volunteer. This identifies you as a volunteer and the hats in particular identify you as a communications volunteer.



Volunteers who have worked this event last year will be placed first at positions they held last year.



We will meet at American Red Cross parking lot 501 West Market Street at 5:30 AM the day of the marathon to get your assignment sheets, hats, and T-shirt. You MUST get there by 6:00 because the person handing out the materials will be leaving to set up the net control station at that time. These materials will also be available at the ARES meeting on September 24th.

Additional information about the race can be found at http://www.akronmarathon.org

Information about road closings can be found here.  http://www.akronmarathon.org/roadclosings.pdf.pdf

Signups are expected to close one week before the event so don't wait until the last minute.

If you have questions about placement for the event.
Send E-Mail To Walt Heeney,N8LJM at waltheeney@dmi-mail.com or call Walt Heeney, N8LJM, at: 330-388-0083
You can signup online by filling in the form below or by contacting Walt Heeney, N8LJM, at: 330-388-0083
Fill in your name, callsign, email address, and phone number, and T-shirt size to sign up for this event.

If you have some additional comments, such as you would like to work in the same place as last year, please add it to the "Additional Comment" field. Include the mile marker or tactical call when you ask for a particular location.