AMATEUR RADIO

 

PUBLIC SERVICE EVENTS CALENDAR – 2026

(As of February 1, 2026)

[Ed Ricco, N5LI, has taken on coordination of amateur radio public service events for many years.  For this and other services he provides to the amateur radio community, we are deeply indebted.]

Community events that require radio communications along their routes for logistic support will be listed here.

Information/volunteers: please contact Ed Ricco, N5LI unless otherwise indicated in the description of the particular event.  n5li@arrl.net. 247-4866(h); 768-7314(w).

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Notes and comments: 

May 3, 2026 – Run for the Zoo.  This large (thousands of participants – serious runners, families, and kids) run/walk event has been supported by Albuquerque area radio amateurs for many years.  There will be competitive (timed) half marathon, 10K, and 5K races, a 5K fun run/walk, and a one-mile fun run/walk, all occurring around the zoo, Tingley Beach, and the old Albuquerque Country Club area.  Communications support from radio amateurs is essential to running this event safely and efficiently.  Hams report lead and last runner locations, logistics needs, medical and safety issues, and required emergency responses.  We are the eyes and ears of race officials on the course.  We will need handheld or portable/mobile stations to operate from fixed locations along the course, and possibly a bicycle mobile or two.  Although this event is large, for the most part it is relatively low-key and is a good way for less experienced hams interested in public service communications to get their feet wet.  Experienced volunteers are also welcome.  This event is being coordinated by Bob Longoria N5JH.  Volunteers can respond to me or to Bob directly (rjlongo3@comcast.net).

May 16-17, 2026 – Santa Fe Century.  This year’s Santa Fe Century encompasses two separate rides on the same weekend.  See www.santafecentury.com.  On Saturday, May 16, the Gravelon ride will feature 55- and 25-mile routes largely on dirt and gravel roads starting and ending on Rowe Mesa, southeast of Santa Fe.  On Sunday, May 17, the traditional Santa Fe Century ride will take place.  This is mainly a casual 106-mile ride that begins in Santa Fe, heads south through Madrid, Golden, and Cedar Grove, then goes east to Stanley, north through Galisteo and El Dorado, and back to the starting point.  The ride features 54- and 25-mile routes as well.  There are also timed 100- and 50-mile rides.  It is a large-scale event with complex logistics that puts thousands of riders on the road.  We anticipate needing minimally 20-W portable or mobile stations with external antennas to be positioned at the start/finish area and at rest stops and mobile stations to cruise the course to keep an eye on the riders or serve as sag vehicles.  This event is being coordinated by Jack Hess K3UGR (jwhess62@gmail.com).

October 18, 2026 – Duke City Marathon.  Details forthcoming.

 73, Ed Ricco N5LI