| When | Oct 18, 2026 (Sun) |
|---|---|
| Start time | 12:00 |
| Start location | Good Harbor Beach 100 Thatcher Road Gloucester, MA |
| Finish location | The O'Maley Middle School 32 Cherry St. Gloucester, MA 01930 |
| Frequencies | Primary: N1HSY 147.285 (+) Tone 100 (Topsfield, MA) |
| Backup: W1EM 145.49 (-) Tone 131.8 (Ipswich, MA) |
Free shuttle buses will bring participants to the starting line at nearby Good Harbor Beach about 3 miles away. Shuttles available 7:30am - 8:30am. ONLY race participants will be allowed on the shuttles. Please do not delay getting on the shuttle bus to the start. (The system does not work if everyone waits until the last minute to load the shuttle!) The start has restrooms and gear check.
There will be six aid stations with water near miles 2, 3.5, 5, 6.5, 9 and 11.5. A restroom will be available along the course near mile 6.
Runners are encouraged to carry additional water with their favorite hydration bottle, belt, vest or pack.
The roads are open to traffic. The local Police Department will help monitor traffic.
Emergency contacts
Rockport
- Fire: 978-375-2103
- Police: 978-546-1212
Gloucester
- Fire: 978-325-5300
- Police: 978-325-5400
Staffing
We are in need of 3 additional volunteers for this event. Please email Kevin, K1KML if you can help.
| Role | Location | Callsign | Name | On station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Control | WA1ESU | Fred | 7:30 | |
| Start/Finish | WA1ESU | Fred | 7:30 | |
| Lead vehicle | AA1TS | Tom | 7:30 | |
| Trail vehicle | W1PAG | Paul | 7:30 | |
| CP1 | Thatcher Rd & South St, Rockport, MA Mile 2 |
W1CAF | Charles | 7:30 |
| CP2 | South St & Lanes Farm Way, Rockport, MA Mile 4 |
KC1AOJ | Will | 7:30 |
| CP3 | Granite St & Curtis St, Rockport, MA Mile 6 |
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7:30 |
| CP4 | Langsford St & Washington St, Gloucester, MA Mile 8 |
KC1WQK | Mike | 8:00 |
| CP5 | Washington St & Revere St, Gloucester, MA Mile 10 |
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8:00 |
| CP6 | Washington St & Deacon Farm Ln, Gloucester, MA Mile 12 |
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8:00 |
Checkpoint Miles are Approximate. Use Cross-Streets to identify your location for emergency assistance.