Hello all and sundry!
The 2021 season is about to get started and we are all filled with anticipation about how it will actually pan out since we are still dealing with a pandemic situation. We at UtahSAG are taking a cautious approach with the events and are trying to hold off on recruiting volunteers until we have confirmation from the event management folks that they have permits in hand, or a reasonable expectation that they will receive their permits. It seems smaller events have a higher likelihood of getting permitted this year.
If you are aware of an event that needs to be listed please contact me at mickey@utahsag.org.
For those events where we have been asked to assist with the support we will have links in the event info here and on the calendar so you can register to volunteer right from here.
We do our best to make sure everyone has an opportunity to volunteer for each event, so we will continue to also inform our "members" via email. If you are not already on our email list please click here to add yourself to the list.
This section is only for near future current events that have a volunteer signup process already set up. If you want to see events that are further into the future, or for events supported by other clubs/groups, please go to the calendar where you can view events throughout the year.
If you are an event manager or the HAM/SAG/Support manager of an event that you would like to have listed please send an email to mickey@utahsag.org.
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Provo City Half Marathon
Provo UT
May 1, 2021
Welcome to the 13th annual PROVO CITY HALF MARATHON presented by SMILE CENTER of Utah! We are extremely grateful to Dr. Rob Jones and Dr. Dennis Blume, including their entire team for all of their support with this event.
The Provo City Half Marathon is a fast and scenic course which begins at South Fork Park in beautiful Provo Canyon, and is home to the Original Downtown Provo Finish Line! This is definitely the event to get your spring off to the right start and test your endurance after a long winter’s break! This downhill course is perfect for the rookie or the seasoned veteran, so be a part of this year’s race and earn yourself a blazing fast PR! Our mission each year is to continually strive to make this one of the best races in the valley for runners and spectators alike. The finish line is always a party with music, Magleby’s Fresh breakfast, massages, entertainment and activities for kids, and of course an abundance of random prize giveaways. Being the Original Downtown Provo race, we are ready to prove once again that Provo knows how to have a good time! The Half Marathon course is USATF certified and all participants will be chip timed and receive gender-specific event shirts. Half Marathon finishers will also be rewarded with high-quality custom finisher medals.
The event starts at South Fork Park in the Provo Canyon and ends in Downtown Provo at the intersection of University Ave. & Center St.
There is also a 5k option available.
We are still in need of about 6 Aid Station Communications Operators.
If you would like to volunteer to assist with this event please follow this link and fill out the form:
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Front Runner Century Ride
May 8th, 2021 - 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Salt Lake UTA Offices to the Ogden Front Runner station
The 10th Annual Front Runner® Metric Century Bicycle Ride will be held on May 8th 2021. The Front Runner® Metric Century bicycle ride is the perfect way to start your season.
Front Runner Century Bicycle ride - Salt Lake City - Enjoy bicycling 100km (62 miles) along the Wasatch Front, from Salt Lake City to Ogden with less than 700 feet of total climbing, making this the perfect spring tune-up bicycle century ride.
The Front Runner® Metric Century is a one-of-a-kind cycling event in northern Utah and a fully supported charity bicycle ride with aid stations approximately every 15 miles. Add the option for a finish line catered meal (*purchased separately*) and refuel immediately afterward.
The bicycle ride starts in downtown Salt Lake City and ends at Ogden’s historic railroad depot. At the end of the bicycle ride, enjoy a unique return to Salt Lake City via UTA’s Front Runner® train. So hop on your saddle and join us on May 8th, 2021 for this amazing Utah bike ride!
Proceeds benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, U.S. Navy & Air Force Volunteer groups.
If you would like to volunteer to assist with this event then please fill out this form. Be aware we are only still in need of someone to ride along with the mechanic in their vehicle and one or two Shuttle drivers.
For more information about the ride please contact:
2021 Utah's Best Bicycle Ride, 10th Annual Front Runner Metric Century (frontrunnercentury.com)
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2021 Angel Hands Foundation Ride with the Angels
May 15, 2021
Copperton Park, 8700 10305 S, Copperton, UT (map)
Angel Hands Foundation's primary purpose is to assist with medically related expenses, either not covered or partially covered, by insurance. AHF also assists with non-medically necessary equipment that has shown to improve the quality of life for individuals. Even with insurance benefits, many families often struggle to give their children some of the simple joys in life. Hearing aids, wheel chairs, specialty strollers, special beds, braces, therapy spas, specialty bicycles, air conditioning and air filtration systems, special bath tubs, and many other items have been provided to our children.
AHF provides educational support by bringing our families together locally, to network and discuss individual issues related to health care, future personal needs, and education. AHF also assists families with expenses related to attending national conferences to meet families from around the country living with the same rare condition, learn about the latest treatments and research on their child’s disease, as well as meeting the scientists who are doing research and medical specialists on their child’s disease.
Emotional, moral, and social support is often not available for families with rare conditions that are available for more common diagnosis. AHF has developed a support system for our families. This has provided emotional support during difficult moments. Hospitalization is difficult each time our children get sick, and death is unbearable when our children die. This happens too often for many of our families.
All volunteer slots for this event have been filled. Thank you for volunteering.
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Squaw Peak 50 Endurance Run
Vivian Park, Provo Canyon, Provo UT
June 12, 2021
This year the Squaw Peak 50 race will be held on June 12, 2021. It starts at 4:00 A.M. and often ends sometime early Sunday morning. It is a 50-mile race that starts and ends at Vivian Park in Provo Canyon. The course takes the runners from the start to Hobble Creek canyon, to Little Valley, and then back to the start. We support the race by using paper and pen or the Runner Tracker app to record the times that runners get to the aid stations.
Here is a link to the signup sheet 2021 Squaw Peak 50 Sign Up (google.com)
Please note if you are planning on supporting the Art City Days Parade or the Orem Summer Fest parade and fireworks that are also on that day so I can help watch out for conflicts.
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HUNTSMAN SPORTSFEST RIDE COURSE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Huntsman Sportsfest (Formerly known as the Huntsman 140)
June 12, 2021
Fort Douglas 200 Fort Douglas Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84113, USA
We hope you are staying safe and sane. We’ve missed you!
With the Huntsman SportsFest switching to virtual last year, the past 13 months have felt much longer, but we’re excited to get back to work! The Huntsman SportsFest is a go for an in-person event on Saturday, June 12, 2021, with adaptations in all areas. View the full plan here.
This year's event won’t have as much fanfare as it normally has, but the important things have not changed for participants or volunteers. The event takes place to help all involved honor loved ones with cancer and 100% of all dollars will go to support cancer research at Huntsman Cancer Institute.
We’d love to have you join our volunteer team again. You play an integral role in keeping the ride organized, safe, and fun.
THANK YOU for your consideration, and please share this with your friends and/or family that may be interested in helping too.
Volunteers interested in providing ham radio support should do the two following tasks:
1) register with the organizers using the link in the enclosed email or at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTEMq5vda9GAPgkk5_0EhWpj0iSlJOkllL_r0jwaaiesJqKw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
2) send an email to Thor at "thorcomradio@gmail.com" with your name, call sign, assignment preference, radio type (mobile, handheld, power output) and time available.
It is going to be fun....
Thank you,
Thor Femenias KF7RKO
Huntsman Sportsfest Ham Radio Commander
email: thorcomradio@gmail.com
Here is the website: https://hope.huntsmancancer.org/sportsfest21/
If you have any questions about participating as a ham operator, email Thor Femenias (KF7RKO) at "thorcomradio@gmail.com".
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If your club/group has an event that they would like to have added to the calendar please send an email to mickey@utahsag.org with the details.
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