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Provo Half Marathon​

Event Overview​

The Provo City Half Marathon is an annual spring race held in Provo that attracts both beginner and experienced runners from across Utah and the surrounding region. Known for its fast, scenic downhill course, the race begins at South Fork Park in Provo Canyon and finishes in downtown Provo along University Avenue and Center Street. The course follows portions of the Provo River Parkway and offers runners views of the canyon, mountains, and river while descending nearly 900 feet over 13.1 miles. Organized by Run13, the event also includes a 5K and Kids Marathon and has become one of the fastest-growing races in Utah due to its PR-friendly course, energetic downtown finish, and strong community atmosphere.

Volunteer Information​

The event typically utilizes approximately twenty amateur radio volunteers, including Net Control operators. Most volunteers are assigned to key race locations such as the start line, finish line, and water/aid stations along the course. Additional operators may be assigned as mobile or bike-mounted communicators to provide roving coverage throughout the event.

Volunteer communications support for the Provo City Half Marathon is coordinated through Utah County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (UCARES). PACT members interested in participating should register through UCARES.

Communications Plan​

On the day of the event, UCARES will link the following repeaters to support event communications:

Downtown Repeater

145.470 MHz

  • Tone: 100.0 Hz
  • Offset: -0.600 MHz
  • Location: Utah Valley Hospital
  • Purpose: Primary downtown operations

Provo Canyon 1

145.410 MHz

  • Tone: 141.3 Hz
  • Offset: -0.600 MHz
  • Location: Provo Canyon
  • Purpose: Primary canyon coverage

Provo Canyon 2

145.250 MHz

  • Tone: 100.0 Hz
  • Offset: -0.600 MHz
  • Location: Sundance
  • Purpose: Secondary canyon coverage

Backup Downtown Repeater

449.325 MHz

  • Tone: 100.0 Hz
  • Offset: -5.000 MHz
  • Location: Utah Valley Hospital
  • Purpose: Backup downtown operations

South Fork Crossband

446.500 MHz

  • Mode: Crossband
  • Coverage: Provo South Fork Area
  • Use: Temporary local access
  • Note: Switch to a linked repeater as soon as possible

Provo Freedom Festival Parade​

Event Overview​

The America's Freedom Festival at Provo is one of the nation’s largest patriotic celebrations and has been a longstanding Provo tradition since the late 1800s. Held annually from spring through the Fourth of July, the festival features more than 25 community events, including the Grand Parade, Balloon Fest, and the nationally recognized Stadium of Fire. On Independence Day morning, thousands of spectators gather along University Avenue in downtown Provo to watch the Grand Parade, one of the festival’s most recognized community traditions.

Volunteer Information​

The event typically utilizes approximately thirty-five amateur radio volunteers. Most volunteers are assigned to locations along the parade route, including the staging area and the parade start and finish lines. Several operators provide roving coverage throughout the event. All volunteers should plan on being at their assigned location by 0620.

Volunteer communications support for the Freedom Festival Parade is coordinated through Utah County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (UCARES). PACT members interested in participating should register through UCARES.

Communications Plan​

On the day of the event, UCARES will use the following repeaters & frequencies to support parade communications.

Main Repeater

145.470 MHz

  • Tone: 100.0 Hz
  • Purpose: Primary parade communications
  • Note: Best signal reported on this repeater

Backup Frequency

147.340 MHz

  • Purpose: Backup parade communications
  • Note: Use if directed by Net Control

Shadow Repeater

449.325 MHz

  • Tone: 100.0 Hz
  • Purpose: Shadow operator communications
  • Note: Use only if assigned to shadow operations

Shadow Backup Repeater

147.280 MHz

  • Tone: 141.3 Hz
  • Purpose: Backup for shadow communications
  • Note: Use if directed by Net Control