Barns and Blooms Half Marathon

When May 09, 2026 (Sat) Add to calendar
Start time08:00 AM
Start locationHamilton-Wenham High School
775 Bay Road South
Hamilton, MA
FrequenciesPrimary: W1VYI 147.285 (+) Tone 100 (Topsfield, MA)
Backup: W1EM 145.49 (-) Tone 131.8 (Ipswich, MA)

Third alternate repeater is NS1RA Danvers 145.47 (-) Tone 136.5 (Danvers, MA).

There will be six aid stations with water and sports drink near miles 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12. Energy gels will be available near mile 6. A portable restroom will also be available near mile 7 along the course. Portable restrooms will be available at the start/finish area as well.

Course Map and Checkpoints

Emergency contacts

Hamilton

Essex

Ipswich

Staffing

We are in need of 1 additional volunteer for this event. Please email races@caara.net if you can help.

Role Location Callsign Name On station
Net Control N1LKS Lars 7:30
Start/Finish N1LKS Lars 7:30
Lead vehicle AA1TS Tom 7:30
Trail vehicle W1PAG Paul 7:30
CP1 MA 1A & Lakemans Ln, Ipswich, MA
Mile 2+
N1RJB Ron 7:30
CP2 Essex Rd & Northgate Rd, Ipswich, MA
Mile 4
W1CAF Charles 7:30
CP3 John Wise Ln & Western Ave, Essex, MA
Mile 6+
AB1PL Peter 7:30
CP4 Western Ave. & Lakeview Rd, Essex, MA
Mile 8+
NQ1W Brandon 8:00
CP5 School St & Prospect St, Hamilton, MA
Mile 10
8:00
CP6 Bridge St & Miles River Rd, Hamilton, MA
Mile 12
K1KL Kevin 8:00

Checkpoint Miles are Approximate. Use Cross-Streets to identify your location for emergency assistance.