BeOnTimer.com
Free Race Timing for Running & Triathlon Clubs
Time your 5K test, triathlon, or club race directly from your phone or laptop — no app to install, no subscription, no chip timing equipment needed. Built for clubs of up to 30 people.
Race timer in action
Completely Free
No subscription, no per-participant fees, no credit system. Unlike Webscorer ($60+/yr) or RaceClocker ($60/yr), BeOnTimer is free for your whole club.
No App to Install
Opens in any browser on any phone or laptop. No download, no account setup for helpers — just open the link and start timing.
Triathlon & Multi-Sport
Built for running clubs and triathlon clubs alike. Time 5K tests, swim-bike-run events, cycling time trials, and more — all in one tool.
Two Ways to Track Your Race
Manual Button Tracking
Perfect for smaller events or as a backup method. Simply press a button when a participant crosses the finish line.
How it works:
- 1. Start the race timer
- 2. As participants cross the line, click their name/number in the system
- 3. Finish times are automatically recorded with millisecond precision
OCR Bib Scanner
ExperimentalUse your smartphone camera to automatically read participant bib numbers. Still being improved — works best with large, high-contrast numbers in good lighting conditions.
How it works:
- 1. Print large, high-contrast bib numbers for each participant
- 2. Position camera 5 meters from finish line with 2-3x zoom
- 3. Camera tries to read numbers and record times automatically
OCR Bib Scanning (experimental)
We're working on camera-based bib number detection using OCR technology. The feature is available to try, but results vary depending on lighting and bib size. Manual button tracking is the reliable method for now.
- Requires good lighting and large bib numbers
- Accuracy not yet reliable enough for solo use
- Runs entirely in the browser — no app needed
OCR reads bib numbers automatically
Still being improved — try it out!
How BeOnTimer Works
Create Your Event
Start by naming your event, selecting the type of race, and configuring basic settings like distance and categories
Register Participants
Add all contestants with their details, assign bib numbers, and organize them into categories if needed
Choose Your Tracking Method
Select between manual button tracking for smaller events or OCR bib scanning for automatic hands-free timing
Time Your Race
Start the timer and record finishes using your chosen tracking method as participants cross timing points
Share Results
Generate instant leaderboards, export results, and share them with participants or post online
Ready to Time Your Next Club Event?
BeOnTimer is completely free — create an account and start timing your first event in minutes
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