To Provide Key Industry Insights for Race Timing Professionals
It is that time of year! The 2025 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 Timer Industry Research Survey continues to serve as the industry’s leading source of insights into how timers operate, adopt new technology, and navigate emerging trends and challenges.
Survey Purpose
Timers’ use of technology continues to shape and elevate the race experience. The Timer Industry Research Survey captures how timers are adapting to new tools, business models, and industry shifts. The results provide valuable insights into both current practices and emerging trends.
RunSignup invites all race timers to take part in this research survey, whether or not they use RunSignup’s RaceDay technology, to help build a complete picture of the industry today. By sharing your experiences, you contribute to a broader understanding of the challenges and innovations driving the timing community forward.
The findings from this research help the entire industry stay informed while giving RunSignup deeper insight into timer needs—guiding future product development, education, and support to help timers succeed in a changing landscape.
2025 Timer Survey Topics
This year’s survey takes a closer look at how timers are running their businesses and adapting to new technology. Topics include:
- Business operations and staffing models
- Use of timing software, hardware, and RaceDay technology
- Approaches to registration, scoring, and participant tracking
- Key challenges facing timers and event organizers
- Adoption of new tools, technology, and best practices
- Feedback on RunSignup’s RaceDay Real-Time Technology
By exploring these areas, the survey provides a detailed view of how timers are evolving their practices and embracing innovation across the industry.
2025 Timer Survey Findings
The 2025 Timer Industry Research Survey will remain open through December 5, 2025. Once responses are collected, RunSignup will share the findings to give all timers actionable insights they can use to strengthen their businesses and stay ahead of industry changes.
Highlights from the research will be featured in RunSignup’s annual Race Trends Report, with a full debrief presented during the 2026 Timer Education Summit to be held in January in Tampa, Florida.
Take The Survey
Timers can access the survey here.