Timing service

Race timing with RFID chips

Technicians, equipment and software to time your race from start to finish, with official rankings published online in real time.

What the service includes

One partner for registrations, timing and results: fewer suppliers to coordinate, fewer errors, more time for your race.

  • RFID chips and timing lines

    Bib or ankle chips and ground timing mats: start, finish and passages are recorded automatically, even with thousands of athletes within seconds.

  • Split times

    Timing points along the course for splits, partial times and checkpoint control over the whole route.

  • Live rankings

    Overall and category rankings updated in real time on IDchronos Live: athletes, spectators and speakers follow them from their smartphones.

  • Integrated with online registrations

    If you collect registrations with IDchronos Live, the participant list flows straight into the timing system: no files to re-import.

  • Official results online

    After the race the official ranking stays published on the portal: every athlete finds their time and position by searching their name.

  • Experienced timekeepers on site

    Qualified staff for setup, race management and delivery of the rankings for the award ceremony.

How it works

From request to final ranking, in four steps.

  1. 1

    Request a quote

    Tell us about the race: discipline, date, number of participants and timing points needed.

  2. 2

    We plan it together

    We define routes, categories and registrations; if you wish, we open online registrations on IDchronos Live.

  3. 3

    Race day

    Our technicians set up the timing lines and time start, passages and finish.

  4. 4

    Rankings and results

    Live rankings during the race, the official ranking for the awards and results published online.

Timing for every discipline

The system adapts to the type of race, the course and the number of participants.

  • Road running and marathons

    Road races, from fun runs to half marathons and marathons.

  • Trail running

    Long and mountain courses with intermediate checkpoints.

  • Road cycling

    Gran fondo, medio fondo and road races with high-speed detection.

  • Mountain bike

    Marathon, cross country and enduro with timed special stages.

  • Triathlon and duathlon

    Leg and transition times for every athlete.

  • Swimming

    Open water races with dedicated chips.

And many more disciplines: contact us about your race.

Latest timed races

Official rankings published on IDchronos Live.

Race timing FAQ

How does chip timing work?

Each athlete wears an RFID chip, attached to the bib or the ankle. When they cross a timing line the system records the passage time and links it to the bib number, with no manual input.

Which races do you provide timing for?

We time running, trail running, road cycling, mountain bike, triathlon, swimming and many other disciplines, from local events to races with thousands of participants.

Can I get split times along the course?

Yes. Intermediate timing points can be added to get splits and partial times, also shown in the online rankings.

Where are the results published?

Rankings are published on IDchronos Live and updated in real time during the race. Every athlete can search their name and see time, position and category.

How much does race timing cost?

The cost depends on the discipline, number of participants, timing points and services required. Fill in the quote request and we will propose a tailored solution.

Can I use IDchronos Live for registrations only?

Yes. The online registration platform can be used on its own; if you also choose our timing, registrations and rankings are already connected.

Organizing a race?

Tell us about your event: we will prepare a tailored chip timing quote.

Request a quote