Happy Holidays Half Marathon

When Dec 06, 2026 (Sun) Add to calendar
Start time09:00
Start locationGood Harbor Beach
100 Thatcher Road
Gloucester, MA
FrequenciesPrimary: W1GLO 2m 145.13 (-) Tone 107.2 (Gloucester, MA)
Backup: W1GLO 70cm 443.7 (+) Tone 107.2 (Gloucester, MA)

There will be six aid stations with water near miles 1, 2.5, 5.5, 7.5, 10.5 and 12. A portable restroom will be available along the course near mile 2.5 & 10.

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. Please stay to the side of the road.

There is a short section (@1/4 mile) of unpaved road near mile 2.5 & 10.5.

Course Map and Checkpoints

Emergency contacts

Rockport

Gloucester

Staffing

We are in need of 2 additional volunteers for this event. Please email Kevin, K1KML if you can help.

Role Location Callsign Name On station
Net Control WA1ESU Fred 8:30
Start/Finish WA1ESU Fred 8:30
Lead vehicle AA1TS Tom 8:30
Trail vehicle W1PAG Paul 8:30
CP1 Thatcher Rd & Farm Ln, Rockport, MA
Mile 1 & 12
KC1FPR Dennis 8:30
CP2 Thatcher Rd & Tregony Bow, Rockport, MA
Mile 2 & 11
KC1AOJ Will 8:30
CP3 Penzance Rd & Eden Rd, Rockport, MA
Mile 3 & 10
K1KL Kevin 8:30
CP4 Eden Rd & South St, Rockport, MA
Mile 4 & 9
9:00
CP5 Marmion Way & Shetland Rd, Rockport, MA
Mile 5 & 8
W1CAF Charles 9:00
CP6 Old Garden Rd & Babcock Rd, Rockport, MA
Mile 6 & 7
9:00

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