SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - For the 31st consecutive year, Rock 102 is hosting its annual Mayflower Marathon food drive to benefit Springfield`s Open Pantry. This year, the tradition returns to MGM Springfield over the three days leading up to Thanksgiving. Bax & Nagle will broadcast for 52 hours while collecting non-perishable food donations for Open Pantry Community Services of Springfield. The Mayflower Marathon begins at 6 AM on Monday, November 25th, and runs until 10 AM on Wednesday, November 27th. It takes place by the South End Market at MGM Springfield. Local News Headlines Safety tips for shopping during the busy holiday season Millions expected to travel for Thanksgiving Best time to shop for Thanksgiving dinner Springfield police seek help locating missing 12-year-old boy WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.