Live tracking that shows each participant's split times at checkpoints

If you’re looking for a race-tracking service that shows each participant’s checkpoint splits live, RaceGoLive appears to match: it displays participants on a live map alongside their split times at each checkpoint and current standings. (racegolive.com)

Other options include Race Roster for live predictive tracking and split details, and RaceID for recording and publishing checkpoint times and participant splits. (help.raceroster.com)

Are you looking for a service to follow a specific event, or software to set up tracking for your own event?

Which tool fits depends on your event and whether you're a spectator, organizer, or coach. Here are the main options I found.

Official event trackers (chip-timed races)

• UTMB Live: For each race, the official page shows live rankings and split times at each checkpoint, and it can be searched per runner. Users can follow every runner in real time using their tracking chip, checkpoint split times and webcams installed along the course.
• Richmond Marathon (RTRT app): The live web tracker will display split times, current pace, and estimated finish times.
• Marine Corps Marathon: Its tracker lets you search by the runner's name or bib number to view checkpoint progress, split times, and estimated finish information.

Timing-company apps and platforms

• Racetimer Live Results: You can follow chosen bibs and see split times and finish time as they are recorded, their position along the course on the map, and, if you want, a notification the moment they pass a checkpoint. Its listing says it works for races timed by Racetimer, so check whether your event uses them.
• SportSplits: Covers races mainly in Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific, and shows official times the moment athletes cross each timing mat, with splits, pace and rankings.
• RACE RESULT: This is software for organizers, with real-time publishing, announcer views and tracking.

GPS-based tracking

• Racemap: Uses results from geofences & participants' GPS data. Its own description notes that GPS can only be accurate down to a few meters, which is why it works well for checkpoint times.
• Open Tracking: Shows a list of checkpoint times when you click a participant's dot on the map.

Do-it-yourself (small events or training groups)

• RaceSplitter: An iPhone/iPad app that lets you time your race, publish live results, see the standings, export and work with the data.

Things to keep in mind

• Checkpoint splits are more reliable than estimates. Estimated finish times can change quickly if a runner slows, stops, or encounters delayed updates.
• Remote courses can have gaps. On UTMB, for example, tracking relies on checkpoints and the chip worn by each runner, not continuous GPS.

If you tell me the event name, location, or what you're trying to do (follow a race as a spectator, run a club event, or time a training session), I can narrow this down.

Live tracking that shows split times at checkpoints is achieved through a combination of hardware (timing systems) and software platforms. Depending on the scale and professional requirements of your event, you can choose from various solutions ranging from professional chip timing to GPS-based tracking.

1. Professional & Event-Scale Solutions

For organized races where precision is critical, professional timing systems are the standard. These systems typically use RFID tags (chips) on participant bibs or shoes, which are detected by antennas (mats) at the start, finish, and intermediate checkpoints.

• MYLAPS: A leading industry provider that offers comprehensive event apps with live rankings, split times, and participant tracking. Their systems are designed to handle large-scale events with high accuracy.
• Race Roster: Provides "predictive tracking" features. By configuring segments (splits) in their dashboard, the system can estimate a participant's location and provide real-time updates as they cross predefined timing points.
• Webscorer: A highly versatile platform that offers both professional-grade RFID timing and a "GPS Timing" feature. The GPS feature allows you to set virtual checkpoints on a map; when a participant’s phone reaches these coordinates, their split time is automatically recorded and posted.

2. GPS-Based & "DIY" Tracking

These solutions are often more accessible for smaller events, virtual races, or personal challenges, as they rely on the participant's smartphone or dedicated GPS trackers rather than physical timing mats.

• Open Tracking: Specializes in live GPS tracking for various sports. They use geo-fencing to record when a participant passes a checkpoint, automatically updating the leaderboard with those split times.
• Racemap: Allows for live tracking through smartphone apps or uploaded GPS data. It provides APIs that can process timestamps at geofences, making it useful for creating live leaderboards with split data.
• WHIP LIVE: Enables participants to be tracked directly via their smartphones. It provides a dashboard for organizers to monitor locations and can be used for live public webcasts.

3. Coaching & Manual Split Tools

If your goal is to capture splits for training or smaller, coach-led events, specialized timing apps are more appropriate:

• Split Tracker: An app that uses your phone’s camera to capture and tag athletes as they pass by. It automatically calculates splits and provides performance analysis.
• RaceSplitter: A "do-it-yourself" tool for race timing that provides coaches and organizers with accurate split times, lap times, and standings during the event.

Summary Table: Which solution is right for you?

Key Tip: If you are organizing a race, always distinguish between Official Timing (which uses hardware like mats to record precise times) and Live Tracking (which often uses GPS to provide "best-guess" positions and estimates). For high-stakes events, combining both ensures both accuracy and an engaging experience for spectators.

If you mean a race-tracking feature, live participant tracking with checkpoint split times is available at events that publish live results. For example, the Columbus Marathon tracker shows participant times and pace at course checkpoints; UTMB Live offers runner tracking and split tables; and Birken’s live tracker shows checkpoint splits even when a participant hasn’t enabled GPS tracking. ¹²³

Availability depends on the event and its timing setup. Which race or event are you looking to follow?

¹ Columbus Marathon Runner Tracking
² UTMB Live tracking overview
³ Birken Live Results & Livetracker