It is that time of year! The 2024 Timer Survey is now open for timers to help provide insight into the timing segment of the endurance industry.
Now in its 6th year, RunSignup’s annual timer survey remains the only industry research specifically tailored to race timers, offering essential insights and trends within the race timing sector. Covered topics span business approaches, technology usage, current industry trends, challenges, and potential future changes.
Survey Purpose
Timers’ use of innovative technology can transform the race experience.
Race timers from all corners of the industry are invited to participate in the survey, whether or not they use RunSignup’s platform or products. By sharing your insights and experiences, you help contribute valuable perspectives that help keep the industry aligned with emerging trends and challenges.
In addition, the data we gather offers both a clearer understanding of timer needs and an opportunity for us to discover new ways to support timers as they adapt to a changing landscape.
2024 Timer Survey Topics
The 2024 Timer Survey covers a comprehensive range of topics, including:
- Business Strategies and Staffing for Timers
- Usage of Timing Software and Hardware
- Methods for Registration, Scoring, and Participant Tracking
- Key Challenges for Timers and Event Organizers
- Emerging Technologies and Best Practices
- Feedback on RunSignup’s RaceDay Real-Time Technology
2024 Timer Survey Findings
Timers are the backbone to the endurance industry.
The survey will remain open through December 6, 2024, with results shared to provide all timers actionable insights for enhancing their business practices. After the survey is completed, highlights of the survey findings will be included in RunSignup’s Race Trends report, and a full debrief will be presented during RunSignup’s 2025 Timer Education Summit.
Take The Survey
Timers can access the survey here.