Run trail, off-road and ultra events end to end
Entries, self-deployable timing, live tracking and safety visibility in one system, built for remote, multi-checkpoint courses.
Recognised bodies our trail and ultra technology has supported
Barefoot runs trail, off-road and ultra events end to end: entries with the extras these events need, self-deployable Barefoot Lite timing, live tracking and last-known-checkpoint visibility, all in one system built for remote courses.
Built by event organisers.
Trusted by race directors.
450+
Events delivered every year across Australia and New Zealand
50,000
Participants supported at a single event
75+
years
Combined event experience
2
countries
Australian and New Zealand owned, operated and on the ground
The trail and ultra reality — what it takes to run these events
Trail and ultra is the most logistically demanding thing to run. Courses cross country with no power or signal, past multiple checkpoints, sometimes over several days, and the organiser is managing gear declarations, drop bags, crew access, cut-offs and runner safety at the same time as entries and results. Sending a full timing crew to a remote start line often costs more than the budget allows, so events go without proper timing or live tracking, at exactly the moment tracking matters most for safety. One system that handles the entries and lets you self-deploy timing changes what’s possible for a remote event.
Why Barefoot runs trail and ultra
events end to end
Entries built for the format — distances, waves, transfers, cut-offs and gear declarations — plus self-deployable timing.
Barefoot Lite times remote, multi-checkpoint courses without flying a crew in, the timing no competitor offers.
Live tracking and last-known-checkpoint visibility, for safety as much as spectator experience.
Reusable tags and live results that make a remote event feel like a big one.
Who it’s for?
Trail, ultra and off-road organisers on remote, multi-checkpoint courses.
Multi-day and point-to-point events with hard crew logistics.
Organisers who want safety-grade tracking as well as results.
Features
Entries built for trail
Distances, waves, transfers, cut-offs, gear declarations and crew details. See Trail & Ultra Registration.
Self-deployable timing
Barefoot Lite times remote courses yourself, with live tracking. See Trail & Ultra Timing.
Safety and tracking
Last-known-checkpoint visibility that supports runner safety on long, remote courses.
One system, off-grid
Entries, timing and results connected, so a remote event runs like a big one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run a remote ultra end to end?
Yes. Entries, self-deployable timing, live tracking and results run in one system built for remote courses.
Do you support runner safety tracking?
Yes. Live tracking shows last-known checkpoint, which helps with safety as well as spectator experience.
Do I need a crew?
No. Barefoot Lite lets you self-deploy timing, so a remote start line doesn’t mean going without.
How much does it cost to time a trail race?
Most Australian and New Zealand timing providers don’t publish rates for trail events. They quote per event, because the cost is driven by entrant numbers, the number of checkpoints, how far crew have to travel and whether the course is point-to-point or looped. Expect a quote to separate a base fee from a per-entrant charge. Ask for the travel and accommodation component to be itemised, since on a remote course that can outweigh the timing itself.
Why does timing an ultra cost more than a road race the same size?
Because the cost sits in logistics, not entrant numbers. A 300-person road 10km needs one timing point for a few hours. A 300-person 100km ultra can need five or six checkpoints spread across remote terrain, serviced for 24 hours or more, with crew travel, accommodation and power to match. Duration and access drive the price. Cutting checkpoints cuts cost, but it also cuts your ability to locate a runner who stops.
Can I time my own trail race?
Yes, and plenty of small trail events do. Manual or app-based timing works well up to a few hundred runners on a single-lap course with one finish point. It stops working when you add multiple distances, mid-course cut-offs, several checkpoints or a night section. Self-deployable RFID systems now sit between the two, letting an organiser run automated checkpoint timing without a crew on site. The deciding factor is your course, not your budget.
How do you time checkpoints where there's no mobile coverage?
You use timing units that record locally and upload when they find a signal. Each checkpoint stores its reads on the device, so timing keeps working through a blackspot, then syncs the moment the unit reaches network or a marshal carries the data out. Plan for the gap rather than around it. Assume coverage will fail somewhere on the course, and confirm your provider’s units hold data offline rather than needing a live connection.
Reusable or disposable timing tags — which suits a trail race?
Reusable tags usually suit trail and ultra events better. They’re more robust through mud, water crossings and long durations, they cut single-use waste for an environmentally-minded field, and they remove a per-entrant consumable cost from every edition. The trade-off is collection: someone has to get the tags back at the finish and from runners who withdraw mid-course. Disposable bib tags avoid that problem, which is why they dominate big road events with a single finish.
Let’s make your next event your easiest yet.
Work with people who get the pace, pressure, and precision of endurance events and build platforms that match it.