Introducing the ChronoTrack B-Tag™

Since the introduction of transponder timing, the running world has been waiting for the ability to reliably time runners using a timing device mounted on the bib.

Over the last year, runners and race directors alike have come to rely on the ChronoTrack Systems disposable D-Tag to time their races with convenience and ease, thanks to the revolutionary RFID technology.ChronoTrack engineers, having continued their pioneering work in UHF timing systems, are pleased to announce the arrival of the most anticipated technology in race timing history: the B-Tag.

No added hassle for athletes Reduced potential for human error Easy to distribute No post-race collection Recyclable Landfill safe

The ChronoTrack B-Tag is a disposable UHF RFID tag that stays mounted on the runner’s bib. Requiring no additional application by the athlete, nor any additional instructional support from race directors, the B-Tag has been specially engineered to remain compatible with all existing ChronoTrack Systems equipment, including timing lines, software, and tag printers. In keeping with ChronoTrack tradition, B-Tags are recyclable or landfill safe, and they do not require post-race collection. Never pay lost timing device fees again!

ChronoTrack has successfully tested this new tag at numerous races throughout 2009. Pricing and availability will be posted soon. ChronoTrack will demo the B-Tag and other new cutting-edge technologies at their annual Users Conference in January 2010. For more information, continue to visit our website for future updates at www.chronotrack.com.

ChronoTrack Used To Time the 2009 New York City Marathon

ChronoTrack Systems, the official timing equipment provider to the New York City Marathon (NYCM), announced that the record-breaking 40th running of the New York City Marathon, which took place on November 1st, 2009, was a resounding success.

The New York Road Runners (NYRR) partnering with 30 of  ChronoTrack’s certified  timers set out 34 separate timing lines and timed time more than 43,000 runners – this was more timing points than any other race in history! This year’s NYCM boasted other historic landmarks including the most marathon participants (43,741), the most finishers (43,475), and the most participant times ever recorded in a single event(1,038,460).  

According to NYRR VP of Administration and Operations Ken Winell, “I’d have to say we hit it out of the park.” He adds that technologically, “it actually was the smoothest marathon we’ve had in [years].” For more information about the ’09 NYC Marathon, upcoming ChronoTrack timing events, or the latest news on our technology, visit our website at www.chronotrack.com.

Photo Courtesy of New York Road Runners