--- title: Catalina Island Marathon March 14, 2026 Race Comms description: Catalina Amateur Repeater Association blog posts image: https://www.cararadio.com/hubfs/Catalina%20Marathon%20March%2014,%202026/74965B4E-18F3-4D3B-850C-0B90F1D000F5_4_5005_c.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://www.cararadio.com/blog/catalina-island-marathon-march-14-2026-race-comms#main-content) [NuLogo ![NuLogo logo](https://www.cararadio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NuLogo.jpg?width=600&height=315&name=NuLogo.jpg)](https://www.cararadio.com) Open main menu [Member Events](https://www.cararadio.com/member-activities) [BIBTB - Breakfast in the Building](https://www.cararadio.com/bitb-main-page) [BBQITB - BBQ in the Building](https://www.cararadio.com/bbqitb) [Catalina Races](https://www.cararadio.com/supported-races) [Digital Radio](https://www.cararadio.com/digital-radio) [POTA Activations](https://www.cararadio.com/pota) [Club Nets](https://www.cararadio.com/club-nets) [Ham Radio Links](https://www.cararadio.com/ham-radio-links) Membership [New or Renew Membership](https://www.cararadio.com/membership-new-and-renew) [Membership List](https://www.cararadio.com/members) [Club Bylaws and Documents](https://www.cararadio.com/club-bylaws) [CARA Board](https://www.cararadio.com/cara-board) [CARA Blog](https://www.cararadio.com/blog) [NuLogo ![NuLogo logo](https://www.cararadio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NuLogo.jpg?width=600&height=315&name=NuLogo.jpg)](https://www.cararadio.com) Close menu [Member Events](https://www.cararadio.com/member-activities) [BIBTB - Breakfast in the Building](https://www.cararadio.com/bitb-main-page) [BBQITB - BBQ in the Building](https://www.cararadio.com/bbqitb) [Catalina Races](https://www.cararadio.com/supported-races) [Digital Radio](https://www.cararadio.com/digital-radio) [POTA Activations](https://www.cararadio.com/pota) [Club Nets](https://www.cararadio.com/club-nets) [Ham Radio Links](https://www.cararadio.com/ham-radio-links) Membership [New or Renew Membership](https://www.cararadio.com/membership-new-and-renew) [Membership List](https://www.cararadio.com/members) [Club Bylaws and Documents](https://www.cararadio.com/club-bylaws) [CARA Board](https://www.cararadio.com/cara-board) [CARA Blog](https://www.cararadio.com/blog) # Catalina Island Marathon March 14, 2026 Race Comms Posted by [Albert Gonzalez N6ACG](https://www.cararadio.com/blog/author/albert-gonzalez-n6acg) on Mar 16, 2026, 2:49:05 PM CARA provides important Race Communications and Support for Catalina Marathon. Volunteer ham radio operators are placed at critical stations on the route.    Locations and Operators: Little Harbor: Albert Gonzalez N6ACG Little Harbor Overlook: Gabriel Saldana K6GLS Johnson's Tree: Mike Fiola AI6AB Mid-Air Junction: Ron Louden KK6ZVA Hermit's Gulch: Jay Wilson KT5LA Wrigley Botannical Gardens Gate: Tim Neville AG6FG Net Control and Finish Line: Jeff Cowart KK6TRC and Gail Anderson KJ6GHS   Race weather was warm on the interior and cool and cloudy in Avalon, Comms team dealt with a lot of issues during the race including one runner with a dislocated finger which required transport to the local hospital to reduce the risk of losing the finger to complications.  Racers that could not complete the race were part of the coordination from field stations to net control, net control tracked incoming updates and provided communications back to field operators. Gabe K6GLS also provided a bridge to local emergency resources, Conservancy and race management teams. All race preparations including depoyment of Herbie, our cross-band repeater helped in providing high level of communications to all ham radio operators.   Below are a few of our event pictures taken by our ham volunteers before, during and after this race.   - ![1B9B5600-B7DC-462C-85BB-AEB231AD3EEB\_1\_105\_c](https://www.cararadio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Catalina%20Marathon%20March%2014,%202026/1B9B5600-B7DC-462C-85BB-AEB231AD3EEB_1_105_c.jpeg?width=768&height=1024&name=1B9B5600-B7DC-462C-85BB-AEB231AD3EEB_1_105_c.jpeg) Mike and Gabe at Mid-Air - ![892F750D-B7A9-4D32-9592-0E9DE1E1B411\_1\_105\_c](https://www.cararadio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Catalina%20Marathon%20March%2014,%202026/892F750D-B7A9-4D32-9592-0E9DE1E1B411_1_105_c.jpeg?width=1024&height=768&name=892F750D-B7A9-4D32-9592-0E9DE1E1B411_1_105_c.jpeg) Jeff KK6TRC aka Net Control - ![4ADEEA40-B080-4F9A-9EC6-0E072FFE0098\_1\_105\_c](https://www.cararadio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Catalina%20Marathon%20March%2014,%202026/4ADEEA40-B080-4F9A-9EC6-0E072FFE0098_1_105_c.jpeg?width=1024&height=768&name=4ADEEA40-B080-4F9A-9EC6-0E072FFE0098_1_105_c.jpeg) Post Race radio picture - ![B483F345-BA41-467A-9680-B12015FA5CD7\_1\_105\_c](https://www.cararadio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Catalina%20Marathon%20March%2014,%202026/B483F345-BA41-467A-9680-B12015FA5CD7_1_105_c.jpeg?width=1024&height=768&name=B483F345-BA41-467A-9680-B12015FA5CD7_1_105_c.jpeg) Race Management and Fire Life Safety is critical for this race to be successful - ![7C1181A2-3645-42E7-A4FB-A08AD2EB1E3D\_4\_5005\_c](https://www.cararadio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Catalina%20Marathon%20March%2014,%202026/7C1181A2-3645-42E7-A4FB-A08AD2EB1E3D_4_5005_c.jpeg?width=480&height=360&name=7C1181A2-3645-42E7-A4FB-A08AD2EB1E3D_4_5005_c.jpeg) Catalina Island Fox - ![576B20C1-6F3B-4802-9247-4B2C5F9ADA88\_1\_105\_c](https://www.cararadio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Catalina%20Marathon%20March%2014,%202026/576B20C1-6F3B-4802-9247-4B2C5F9ADA88_1_105_c.jpeg?width=1024&height=768&name=576B20C1-6F3B-4802-9247-4B2C5F9ADA88_1_105_c.jpeg) Post race celebration with music and awards ceremony - ![487F37FB-8F20-4E6C-B4B0-722D2947F0A2\_1\_105\_c](https://www.cararadio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Catalina%20Marathon%20March%2014,%202026/487F37FB-8F20-4E6C-B4B0-722D2947F0A2_1_105_c.jpeg?width=1024&height=768&name=487F37FB-8F20-4E6C-B4B0-722D2947F0A2_1_105_c.jpeg) Mid-Air water station wrapping up - ![748C0482-B680-4072-97A2-2F2234C04309\_1\_105\_c](https://www.cararadio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Catalina%20Marathon%20March%2014,%202026/748C0482-B680-4072-97A2-2F2234C04309_1_105_c.jpeg?width=768&height=1024&name=748C0482-B680-4072-97A2-2F2234C04309_1_105_c.jpeg) Mid Air ham operators taking some time to enjoy a successful race - ![9EFBFB1C-B982-4430-ABA3-214E3BE450CB\_1\_102\_o](https://www.cararadio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Catalina%20Marathon%20March%2014,%202026/9EFBFB1C-B982-4430-ABA3-214E3BE450CB_1_102_o.jpeg?width=2572&height=1224&name=9EFBFB1C-B982-4430-ABA3-214E3BE450CB_1_102_o.jpeg) Net Controls view of Avalon harbor, not a bad spot for NCO   --- [Albert Gonzalez N6ACG](https://www.cararadio.com/blog/author/albert-gonzalez-n6acg) --- Share Post Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Reddit Print --- [BITB Feb. 14th 2026 (Valentine's Day)](https://www.cararadio.com/blog/bitb-feb-14th-2026) ### Comments ## Related Posts ![Featured image: Planning for the 50M/50K Race](https://www.cararadio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/airport-cara.jpg?width=400&name=airport-cara.jpg) ### [Planning for the 50M/50K Race](https://www.cararadio.com/blog/planning-for-the-50m/50k-race) Read more ![Featured image: The Story of Repeater Installation on April 24,1973](https://www.cararadio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/airport-cara.jpg?width=400&name=airport-cara.jpg) ### [The Story of Repeater Installation on April 24,1973](https://www.cararadio.com/blog/the-story-of-repeater-installation-on-april-241973) Read more ![Featured image: BBQ in the Building Oct 11 2025](https://www.cararadio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/A%20cozy%20indoor%20barbecue%20scene%20filled%20with%20laughter%20and%20camaraderie%20Long%20tables%20are%20set%20up%20with%20colorful%20tablecloths%20laden%20with%20platters%20of%20grilled%20meat-1.png?width=400&name=A%20cozy%20indoor%20barbecue%20scene%20filled%20with%20laughter%20and%20camaraderie%20Long%20tables%20are%20set%20up%20with%20colorful%20tablecloths%20laden%20with%20platters%20of%20grilled%20meat-1.png) ### [BBQ in the Building Oct 11 2025](https://www.cararadio.com/blog/bbq-in-the-building-oct-11-2025) Read more Scroll to Top ## Footer ![NuLogo logo](https://www.cararadio.com/hubfs/NuLogo.jpg) Southern California premiere repeater association, making open repeater access for ham radio operators [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/CatalinaRepeater) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/) © 2026 Your Company, Inc. 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