Fellow Amateur Radio operators,

Race season is almost here and that means it’s time to dust off your go-bags and charge up your HTs — we’ve got three ultramarathons on the calendar this summer and we need YOUR support!

This is some of the best real-world training you’ll find anywhere: rugged terrain, dynamic net control operations, and the genuine satisfaction of keeping athletes safe out on the course. Oh, and it’s also just a fantastic time.

Here’s what’s on the schedule:

• Wy’east Wonder — June 28 (Mt. Hood)
• Mt. Hood Trail Run — July 11 and 12 (Mt. Hood)
• Volcanic — August 1 and 2 (Mt. St. Helens)

Click this link to view signup: Multnomah County ARES: 2026 Ultra Marathon Radio Team Signup

Now, for the sharp-eyed observers among you — and let’s be honest, that’s most of this group — yes, you noticed it: the Wy’east Wonder falls on June 28. Field Day.

We had absolutely nothing to do with the scheduling. That’s the day the race organizers picked. But honestly? What better way to celebrate Field Day than spending it on Mt. Hood, radio in hand, keeping people safe in the mountains? We’d argue that’s the spirit of Field Day in its purest form.

Sign up to support one race, two races, or go full rock star and join us for all three. Every position matter and every operator make the operation better.

Questions? Reply here or email me at akarol36@gmail.com