2024 Public Service Events
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Beginning in early spring each year and continuing into early winter many ham radio operators from the Mt. Diablo Amateur Radio Club become involved in doing radio team communications to support various public service events that occur nearby. The events include long distance bike rides, bike races, running races, walkathons, a March for Babies, a half marathon, a Mt Diablo Trail Ride, and local city parades.
The locations include beautiful scenic areas such as nearby regional and wilderness areas, Mt. Diablo State Park, and municipal trails and parks. Some of the agencies and causes that we have helped are: Children's Hospital of Oakland, the MS Society, the March of Dimes, and Save Mt. Diablo.
Contact the MDARC Public Service Coordinator, Larry Loomer, KI6LNB to sign up for events.
Email laryloomer@yahoo.com
Public Service Events - 2024
Primavera Ride - Rios Lovell Winery
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Bike Ride in Livermore Valley
See: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
MS Walk
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Walk in Walnut Creek
See: Pete Harris, KE6ZIW <pharris125@comcast.net>
https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1858
Berkeley Hills Road Race
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Bike ride in the East Bay Hills
Radio Coordinator: Mark Walsh, KM6XU <mark@km6xu.com>
https://www.berkeleybike.org/?page_id=474
MARS MCBC Jane Fondo - Bike Ride
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Bike ride in Marin County
See: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
Devil Mountain Run
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Running race in Danville
Radio Coordinator: George Moorhead, KG6GEM <kg6wiu1@comcast.net>
Boy Scout Hike Berkeley Hills
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Scouts Hike 20 miles in Tilden Park
Radio Coordinator: Dave Shaw, WB6WTM <wb6wtm@arrl.net>
Lake Chabot Trail Challenge - Running Race
Sunday, June 2, 2024
Running racem 5k, and 1/2 Marathon in Castro Valley
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
Race Director: Rachel Lunt
https://www.castrovalleysportsfoundation.org/trail-challenge
Participating in these events is a thrilling experience for many different reasons. These include:
The magic of radio transmissions
The camaraderie of being part of a radio team that helps make things safer for hundreds, sometimes thousands of event participants
The chance to do something meaningful for a good cause
The fun and satisfaction of using your radio equipment and opportunity to learn its various capabilities in real-life situations
The beautiful places and settings that you get to enjoy
Radio operators are assigned to check points, or to support (SAG) vehicles, or are on bikes, or sometimes in boats. Radio communications in some of these areas can be a challenge, but very gratifying and a whole lot of fun! For most events all you need is a 2 meter hand-held radio with an extra battery. When you participate, consider bringing a family member or friend to show them the excitement of the ham radio hobby.
This is a fun way to get out and use your radio, help a worthwhile cause and gain valuable experience that will come in handy in the event of a major emergency or disaster. It's also great PR for the club and amateur radio in general.
Public Service Events - 2024 past
Race to the Flagpole - Running Race
Sunday, January 27, 2024
Running race from-to Independence Park in Livermore
Radio Coordinator: George Moorhead, KG6GEM <kg6wiu1@comcast.net>
https://livermoregranadaboosters.org/events/
Kaiser Half Marathon - Running Race
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Running Race in San Francisco
Radio Coordinator: <antonis@aa6pp.org>
https://www.sfarc.org/2024-kaiser-half-marathon.html
Revel Half Marathon on Mt. Diablo - Running Race
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Running Race Down Mt Diablo
Radio Coordinator: <stevedono18@gmail.com>
Livermore Half Marathon - Running Race
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Running Race from-to Downtown Livermore
Radio Coordinator: George Moorhead, KG6GEM <kg6wiu1@comcast.net>
https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Livermore/LivermoreValleyHalf
https://livermorevalleyhalf.com
Oakland Running Festival - Running Race
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Running Race in Downtown Oakland
Radio Coordinator: Mike Pompa, KB6MP <mpompa@gmail.com>
https://www.ww6or.com/oakland-marathon-signup
Diablo Trails Challenge - Running Race
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Running Race from Castle Rock Park, Walnut Creek
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
Brazen Racing https://brazenracing.com/diablotrailschallenge
Cinderella Bike Ride - in Livermore
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Ladies' Bike Ride around Livermore
Radio Coordinator: George Moorhead, KG6GEM <kg6wiu1@comcast.net>
https://www.valleyspokesmen.org
MARS Ridge to Bridge Bike Ride
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Bike Ride in Marin County
See: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
https://ridgetrail.org/ridge-to-bridge-2024/
Public Service Events - 2023 past
Skyline 50k Confirmed
Sunday, August 6, 2023
Running race in the Oakland Hills
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
Scena Performance <adam.ray@scenaperformance.com>
https://scenaperformance.com/events/skyline-50k/
Moonlight on the Mountain Confirmed
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Fund Raising catered dinner at Mt. Diablo's China Wall
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
https://savemountdiablo.org 925-947-3535
Walnut Festival Twilight Parade Event Canceled for 2023
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Parade in downtown Walnut Creek
Radio Coordinator: Pete Harris, KE6ZIW <pharris125@comcast.net>
Walnut Festival Person: Tami Lagamarcino
http://www.thewalnutfestival.org/
Firetrails 50M Confirmed
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Running race in the Oakland Hills
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
Scena Performance <adam.ray@scenaperformance.com>
https://scenaperformance.com/events/dick-collins-firetrails/
Mt Diablo Challenge Bike Ride Confirmed
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Bike ride up Mount Diablo, Alamo, CA
Race Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club, Raghu Venkata, event lead https://www.valleyspokesmen.org/
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Walk Confirmed
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Walk From and To Civic Park, Walnut Creek, CA
Walk coordinator: Steve Donovan, WB6SAI <stevedono18@gmail.com>
MADD Natasha Thomas <natasha.thomas@madd.org>
https://www.walklikemadd.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1382
Diablo Summit Stomp Confirmed
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Running Race from Castle Rock Park, Walnut Creek, CA
Radio Coordinator: Larry Loomer, KI6LNB <laryloomer@yahoo.com>
Brazen Racing https://brazenracing.com/summitstomp