Timing Services

SFTC Race Timing Services (Effective 1/1/2025)

Race Management Guide (PDF) | Timing Services Application (PDF)

SFTC is available for hire to help you time your race.  We offer two timing systems, which are described below.

SFTC Finish Line Systems

 Two finish line services are available from SFTC which are detailed below.  We also have equipment available to rent

Mobile App/Computer Timing

Recommended for races up to 200 runners.

This timing option uses RaceDay's mobile timing app software that can be used on a mobile phone or tablet.  

Each runner is assigned a race number, also known as a bib number. The assigned bib number along with the runner's personal information (obtained from the race entry form) is entered into Runscore prior to the race start. Each runner is provided with a bib that has the bib number printed on it. The bib has a tear-off tag along the bottom. The tag also has the bib number printed on it. The tear-off tag should not be removed. The runner then pins the bib to the front of their race clothing.

One timer uses the app to record finish times and the other timer uses the app to record bib numbers.  We also use a TimeTech device as a backup timer.  As each runner crosses the finish line their finish time is recorded by the timers. The runner proceeds into the finish line chute and is kept in finish line place order by the finish line crew. Towards the end of the chute finish line workers pull of the tear-off tag from the bottom of the runner's bib and hands it to the tag collector who threads it onto a spindle to keep the tags in finish place order.

The bib numbers on the tags are entered in finish place order into the mobile timing app and results are automatically tabulated and uploaded into RunSignUp, which are available immediately.

SFTC recommends race directors use RunSignUp for race registration and selection of State of Franklin Track Club as race timer for seamless integration ito RaceDay mobile timing.

Includes: mobile timing app, backup TimeTech, small finish line clock, finish line chute, bibs, safety pins, data entry, and SFTC staff to score and tabulate results.  Requires an enclosed or covered area with power supply for our laptop and printer. 

Cost:  $100 base cost + $1.25 for each runner (up to 200 runners)


Chip Timing System

Available for any size race. 

The Chip Timing System uses electronic tags that the runner wears during the race. Each tag contains an electronic chip that is encoded with a unique tag number. Special timing mats are placed at the finish line of the race. The timing mats contain sensors which detect the tag number when the runner crosses the finish line.

SFTC owns a system made by Chronotrack, the leading chip timing system in the US. SFTC uses B-tags. The B-tag number is also the same as the race number, also known as a bib number (the number printed on the front of the bib).

Each runner is assigned a bib number. The assigned bib number along with the runner's personal information is entered into the computer scoring software, RaceDay Scoring, prior to the race start. Each runner is provided with a bib that has the bib number printed on the front and the electronic tag attached to the back. The runner then pins the bib to the front of their race clothing.

As each runner crosses the finish line mats their finish time and place are recorded by the timing controller, which is uploaded into RaceDay and RunSignup. The race results are automatically tabulated by RaceDay and are printed out ready for the awards ceremony.

All chip timed races will include live results and a kiosk for participants to check their results (as long as cell service is available in the area). 

Includes:  chip timing system, backup TimeTech, small finish line clock, race bibs and chip B-tags, safety pins, data entry, finish chute, and SFTC staff to score and tabulate results.  Requires an enclosed or covered area with power supply for our laptop and printer. 

SFTC recommends race directors use RunSignUp for race registration and selection of State of Franklin Track Club as race timer for seamless integration into RaceDay Scoring. 

Cost: $250 base cost + $2.50 for each runner