• Amateur Radio Volunteers Needed for Marine Corps Marathon

    From ARRL de WD1CKS@VERT/WLARB to QST on Fri Sep 8 21:28:48 2023
    09/08/2023 ããThe 2023 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) will take place on Sunday, October 29 inãWashington, D.C.,ÿand Arlington County,ÿVirginia at 7:55 AM EDT.ÿThe MCM HamãVolunteers team is looking for 150 amateur radio operators to support the eventãby providing racecourse situation reports.ÿããThe Marine Corps Marathon, also known as the People's Marathon, expects toãsupport more than 29,000 runners at this year's event.ããAmateurs can register to volunteer atÿwww.hamcommunity.com/mcm-register.[1]ããThe mission of the MCM is to showcase physical fitness and generate communityãgoodwill to promote the high standards and discipline of the Marine Corps.ãAnnually ranked as one of the largest marathons in the US and the world, theãMCM has been recognized as the "Best Marathon in the Mid Atlantic," "Best forãFamilies," and "Best for Beginners."ããã[1] http://www.hamcommunity.com/mcm-registerãã---ã þ Synchronet þ Whiskey Lover's Amateur Radio BBSã