Free Race Timing Software for Running, Triathlon, Cycling & HYROX Type Events
No cost. No participant limits on your results. Just accurate, professional race timing.
Whether you're organising a parkrun-style event, a charity fun run, a club time trial or a community race, our free race timing app gives you reliable results without the cost of chip timing. Stop relying on stopwatches, clipboards and spreadsheets. Time your event from your phone and publish live results online as people finish.
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Why Choose Our Free Race Timing App?
100% Free, With No Hidden Costs
Many timing services give you a handful of free entries, then start charging. Ours doesn't. Whether you have 10 participants or 200, your race timing stays free.
Simple, Professional Timing Tools
- Easy to use: no complicated setup. Open the app and start timing.
- Web-based management: manage your event and access results from any phone, tablet or computer.
- Live results: runners, families and spectators see finish times as they happen.
- Grows with your event: start with free timing, then move up to our professional chip timing services when your event outgrows the app.
Race Timing for Every Type of Event
Our system isn't just for runners. Use it to time:
- Running races of all distances, from 5k and 10k to half marathons and ultras
- Triathlon and duathlon events
- HYROX and fitness races, with individual station timing
- Cycling time trials
- Walking events
- Stair climb competitions
- Multi-stage races and time trial formats
Whatever you're organising, every finish time is recorded accurately.
See it in action: view our demo results page for example events, from a simple single run to a full HYROX simulation.
STS Pro Time: Free Manual Race Timing App
STS Pro Time started life as a manual backup for our own electronic timing systems. It's now free on all major devices and operating systems, so small events get the same accuracy without expensive hardware.
Key Features
- Manual race timing: ideal for events of up to 200 participants
- Backup timing: run it alongside chip timing for extra security
- Wave and mass start recording: accurate results for staggered starts
- Live result updates: times are sent straight to your online results page
- Remote split timing: record checkpoints without extra hardware costs
It's the simplest way to time a first event, and a budget-friendly alternative to chip timing for smaller races.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the race timing app really free?
Yes. There are no fees, no hidden charges and no paywall as your entry numbers grow.
How many participants can I time?
The app is designed for events of up to around 200 participants. Beyond that, our professional chip timing service is the better fit.
Can I use it alongside chip timing?
Yes. Many events use STS Pro Time as a backup to electronic timing.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It works on all major devices and operating systems, and results can be viewed from any web browser.
Can I time triathlons, cycling events or HYROX races?
Yes. It supports a wide range of formats, including multi-stage events, time trials and station-by-station timing.
What happens when my event gets bigger?
Get in touch. We offer full professional chip timing, live results and live tracking, and can move your event over smoothly.