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2026 Hobble Creek Half Marathon

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Event Overview​

The Utah County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (UCARES) will be helping provide communication support for the 2026 Hobble Creek Half Marathon.

Volunteer Information​

Registration Process​

All UCARES members who wish to participate must sign up using the official Google Form. The event organizer will review registrations, assign positions, and provide further instructions.

Equipment Requirements​

  • Handheld VHF/UHF radio
    • Some stations may require a mobile radio with portable antenna
  • Fully charged batteries and spares
  • UCARES ID Card
  • Yellow Vest
  • Headset or speaker-mic (recommended for noisy environments)

Setup Time & Locations​

  • Net Control (Spring Acres Arts Park) – Assist coordination of communications.
  • Start Line (Left Fork Hobble Creek) – Arrive by 6:00 AM.

Water Stations:​

  • Station 1 – 6:15 AM
  • Station 2 – 6:30 AM
  • Station 3 – 6:45 AM
  • Station 4 – 7:00 AM
  • Station 5 (Hobble Creek Elementary) – 7:15 AM
  • Station 6 (Church on Main St., Mapleton) – 7:30 AM
  • Station 7 (for 5K race only) – Volunteers from other stations may relocate here as needed.
  • Roving Repeater – Mobile operator monitoring frequency in the field.

Communications Plan​

  • Main Frequency: 147.34 +100.0 and 147.28 +141.3 (linked together)
  • Backup Frequency: 146.460 Simplex

UCARES appreciates all volunteers for their dedication and support in making this event a success. Thank you for your commitment to providing reliable communication support for the Provo Half Marathon!