FARA Provides Communication Support for Falmouth Road Race

The 51st running of the Falmouth Road Race was one of the fastest on record.   The Falmouth Road Race was established in 1973 and has become one of the premier running events of the summer season. Each year the race draws an international field of Olympians, elite, and recreational runners out to enjoy the iconic 7-mile seaside course.   In 2023, there were approximately 10,000 runners in the race. 

Falmouth Amateur Radio Association (FARA) once again provided communication support for the race.  Barry, KB1TLR coordinated a team of 28 amateur radio operators.  These volunteer operators covered the various water stops and medical tents, as well as two public information tents.

FARA's new communication trailer served as net control, stationed at the band shell in Falmouth's Marina Park.

The Falmouth Road Race is one of many public events supported by FARA volunteers throughout the year.  The Cape Cod Marathon in early October is next on the schedule.

Images courtesy of Frank-WQ1O, Will-KB1WLY, Richard-KC1TCA, and Virginia-K1VJ