Timing and Chipwear

Chip Timing 
All races will be chip timed. Chips will be attached to an ankle strap, picked up on at the event venue on race day & must be worn on your ankle during the race. Wear your chip correctly to ensure the system can read it. 

Note: start time is reference to race start. The chip is only used for finish time.

DNF, Quitting, Not-Finishing, Leaving the Course, Stopping, Timing Out 
If you leave the race for any reason before completing the full race distance, YOU MUST TURN IN YOUR CHIP/STRAP. If we have your chip, then we know you have left the course & we won't go looking for you all day & night.

Split Time Collection 
Some races may have mid-point reads to help us track progress during the race. If you see a timing mat on the course, make sure you run over it.

Check-In 
All runners must cross over the mat upon starting your race. Picking up your packe does not mean you started the race. This is very important for your safety & the safety of our volunteers/personnel, as local officials/venue administrations expects us to be keenly aware of this vital information. Do not skip the start line when starting. Even if you’re late and panicking.

Bibs
Make sure your bib is visible when crossing the mat, so in the unlikely chance your chip is defective our timer can go back and view the timestamped video for verification.

Timing Mats
Lastly, please do not hang around the timing mats prior to your race or after your completion. The mats are extremely sensitive and can pick up a reading within a 25 ft radius.