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Timing and results

Race timing and results you can count on

Road races, triathlons, relays, and cross country, big or small, timed by a crew that has worked hundreds of race mornings.

Most replies go out within the hour, all of them the same day, race week included.

546+
Events supported
338,640
Participants scored
12+
Years running
77
Events produced
Race timing packages

Choose a package that fits your race

Same accuracy in every package. What changes is what comes with it.

Elite Timing

RFID / DF
$5,000+

Built for high-profile events. Race timing plus audio and video production and live tracking.

What's included
Most booked

Full Service

RFID / DF
$1,500+

Our crew runs the timing end to end. The right call for most 5K to half marathon events.

What's included

Essential

RFID
$750 + $2

per participant

Same chip timing, priced by turnout. Good for a first year race that does not know its numbers yet.

What's included

Remote / DIY

Bluetooth
$200 + $4

per participant

You run the equipment, we run the results. For small fields and spread-out starts, up to 200 participants for short-course events.

What's included

Compare every feature

FeatureEliteFull ServiceEssentialRemote / DIY
Starting price$5,000$1,500$750 + $2 pp$200 + $4 pp
Timing technologyRFID / DFRFID / DFRFIDBluetooth
Crew on site to manage race timingFull crewFull crewOne crew memberNot applicable
Registration setup and technical support
Timing chips installed on race bibsReusable timing chips
Custom race bibsFrom $0.25 ea.From $0.25 ea.From $0.25 ea.From $0.25 ea.
Chip start for common start and finish
On course splits or clocks1 included, more as add-on
Finish line clock
Camera backup at the finish line
Live online results
Awards and age group reports
Custom finisher and awards reports
Email support for participant results questions
Live finish line stream on YouTube
Live runner tracking with RaceJoy
17 by 10 foot LED screen
Listed in our event calendar and newsletter
Access to our race crew for paid labor
Included Available as an add-on Not offered

Remote timing is capped at 200 participants for short-course events. Long-course and multi-sport events can go higher. How remote timing works explains the equipment, what we need from you, and where the cap comes from.

RFID and DF are both chip timing and both produce the same results. We pick based on your event type and what is on site, and most events use RFID. DF stands for dual frequency and is the better call for multi-sport. For the full comparison, read what timing technology is right for your race.

Your date, your field size, your add-ons. Build your estimate
Beyond the clock

Add what your race day needs

Timing is rarely the only thing a director needs, and every one of these goes on the same estimate.

Registration setupFree support, paid full buildWe walk you through the RunSignup setup, or we take care of the whole build. All levels include support through race day.
Race bib designFree layout, full custom availableA clean layout at no charge, or a custom bib from a professional designer.
Packet shippingPriced per packetFull service fulfillment. Many events sell it as a registration upgrade and make money on it.
Race crew and packet pickupHourly or flat rateTrained hands for course setup, water stations, the finish line, and the pickup line.
LED screen and equipmentFull rate list in the estimatorA 17 by 10 foot screen, finish arches, clocks, and signage.
Race management consultingHourly or by projectPermits, logistics, course design, and more from 12+ years of producing mass participation endurance events.
See registration setup options

Certified across the entire RunSignup system, the platform most of the endurance industry runs on.

New to race directing? We are a preferred vendor at Race Directors HQ where you can find resources that will help you plan your event.

RunSignup CertifiedRaceDay Certified TimerRaceDay Scoring CertifiedRaceJoy Certified Timer
Race Directors HQ preferred vendor
Frequently asked questions

The things directors ask first

What is the difference between the packages?

Elite, Full Service, and Essential all use the same RFID equipment and produce the same results. Elite bundles the screen, live tracking, and your first on-course split. Full Service is the same crew coverage with those extras priced separately. Essential drops to a lower base with one timer on site and charges by participant. Remote is Bluetooth: we ship you the readers, you run them on site, and we still handle the scoring and reports.

What happens if a chip does not read?

Chip timing is very good and it is not perfect, so we plan for the misses instead of pretending they do not happen. Elite and Full Service include camera backup at the finish. On any package we review the results against the start list before they are final, and anything that looks wrong gets tracked down and corrected. If you want the underlying detail, our beginner's guide to how chip timing works covers what the mats actually read.

Can you handle multiple distances or wave starts?

Yes. Multi-distance combinations, multi-lap courses, corrals, and wave starts are routine for us. Every athlete gets an individual start and finish, and each distance gets its own result set with age group and division reports.

What types of events do you time?

Road races from 5K to marathon, triathlon and multi-sport, cross country from youth to collegiate, trail and ultra, relays and multi-lap, swim races and aquathlons, fun runs, and virtual or hybrid events. Based in Houston, timing across Texas and nationwide. Not on the list? Ask. We have probably timed it.

I am not sure what I need yet. Can I just ask?

Yes, get in touch and we'll schedule a free consult call to go over your event. We also do race management consulting hourly or by project if you want help beyond the timing.

Ready to lock in your date?

Send us your date and the details and we will come back with a quote, usually within the hour.