RACE TIMING & EVENT SERVICES
Precision, reliability, and live results — powered by RaceAhead.
If you would like to discuss your event please get in touch - mail@city-runs.co.uk | 077790 196 17
Every Second Counts.
At City Runs, we understand how important accurate, reliable timing is to your race. Whether you’re organising a community 5K or a large city marathon, our timing solutions ensure results are delivered fast, fairly, and flawlessly.
Our strengths:
Accurate chip timing technology
Live results online
Gun time and chip time options
Professional on-site team
Reliable data backups & downloads
Standard Race Day Service - from £500.
Perfect for 100–1000 participants.
Pre event data processing
Results Links for event website in advance.
On-site setup and race day support
Start/finish line timing mats
Live results during the race
Digital & printout results
Finisher SMS Text Message
RFID chips & attached to race bibs
Phone & email support
Additional Services .
Multiple split points across the course
Commentary feeds
Inflatable arch, race clocks, and PA hire
Finish line video backup
Management of online entry.
(Request a tailored quote for your event size and needs.)
Technical Features
Gun time and net chip time recorded
Multiple timing points for splits and checkpoints
Live online results platform
Exportable files (Excel, CSV, web links)
Certificates and post-race reports available
Raceahead
Whether competing in a serious marathon or a fun-run in a park, every participant wants to know their true time. raceahead has been providing chip timing to events for the last 10 years. We’ve supported some of the UK’s largest events including the London Landmarks, British 10k, London Triathlon and Manchester Marathon. We appreciate the complexities of these events and understand the importance of accuracy and reliability as well as flexibility in timing technology. We fully understand that we only get one chance to get this right.
MY LAPS
We employ the market leading developers of accurate RFID timing technologies. MYLAPS were the first to bring to the UK the UHF BibTag, and with their continued development and research are currently ahead of the pack. We are continually researching the market to ensure we can take advantage of the latest technology.
FAQ
What’s the difference between chip and gun time?
Gun time is measured from the official race start, chip time from when each runner crosses the start line. We can provide both.
Do you support multi-lap or trail events?
Yes — we can deploy multiple split points to capture accurate lap or checkpoint times.
How quickly are results available?
Results can be published instantly during the race and a final verified set is delivered post-event.
Can we hire just equipment?
Yes — clocks, arches, and other extras can be hired separately.
Ready to make every second count?
Yes - get in touch with us!
EVENT services and products for all types of event organisers.
Additional Services:
Online Entry: We can provide online entry for your event, which feeds seamlessly into our timing service.
Race Clock: We have a doubled side race clock that we hire out, it has a lot of functionality and can be used in many formats at events
Race Pack Fulfilment: We can take the stress out of sending out race packs!
Gantry’s & Race Arches: We have a selection of race arches for start and finishes, these come with standard start / finish branding. We can provide bespoke branding to be used.
Consultancy: We can provide various consultancy packages for your event, providing great support and also piece of mind. We are here to help get an idea to reality!
Course Measurement: We can provide an accredited course measurer a route and get it certificated as accurate - Apply to get a course measured
Professional Risk Assessment: We can provide a professional risk assessment for events assessed and written by a qualified professional.
Web Services: Let us provide you with a high quality event website that your can edit simply at a great price.
Events Supplies: We can help source all your event needs.
Coaching: We can produce functional, high quality, branded event training schedules, offer coaching workshops and group runs
Adding Value: We can help you add value to your event with prize vouchers, goody bags, finishers mementos, sponsorship and more...
Need something else? Get in contact in we would love to help!
