Run triathlon and multisport events end to end
Relay-ready entries, clean split timing across every leg, live results and one connected dataset, from a local team.
Recognised bodies our triathlon and multisport technology has supported
Barefoot runs triathlon and multisport events end to end: entries for individuals and relays, staggered waves and categories, split timing across swim, bike, run and both transitions, and live results, all connected in one system.
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 multisport reality — what it takes to run these events
Triathlon is the most complex event to run and to time. A single athlete generates five timing points and two transitions, relays hand the clock between three people, waves go off staggered, and the athletes who race triathlon scrutinise their splits harder than anyone. When entries and timing sit with different vendors, relay and category data gets re-keyed and mismatches show up in exactly the results people care about most. Running the whole event on one system keeps the data clean from entry to finish.
Why Barefoot runs
Triathlon events end to end
Relay-ready entries with waves and categories, feeding clean split timing across every leg.
One system from entry to transition to finish, so relay and category data is never re-keyed.
Live results for athletes and spectators through every stage.
Same-day payouts, flexible fees and local support that knows multisport.
Who it’s for?
Triathlon organisers running sprint, standard, long-course or off-road events.
Events with individuals, relays, waves and age-group categories.
Organisers whose athletes expect flawless splits.
Features
Relay-ready entries
Individuals and relays, waves and categories. See Triathlon Registration.
Split timing every leg
Swim, bike, run and both transitions, tied to the right athlete. See Triathlon Timing.
Live through every stage
Results and tracking update live for athletes and spectators.
One clean dataset
Relay and category data flows entry to finish with nothing re-keyed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you handle relays end to end?
Yes. Relay entries feed timing that ties each leg to the right team member, with live results.
Are transitions timed?
Yes. T1 and T2 are captured alongside swim, bike and run splits.
Is the data connected?
Yes. Entries, timing and results share one system, so nothing is re-keyed.
How much does it cost to time a triathlon?
Triathlon timing is usually priced per participant against a minimum fee, plus travel where the venue is remote. Multisport costs more than a single-discipline fun run because every leg and transition needs its own timing point, so a sprint triathlon with five timing points costs more than a 5km with two. For regional and coastal venues, crew travel and accommodation is often the single largest line on the quote.
How does timing work across the swim, bike and run?
Each athlete wears one RFID chip on an ankle strap that stays on through the swim, the bike and the run. Timing mats at the start, at transition entry and exit and at the finish record a timestamp every time the chip passes, and the software turns those reads into swim, T1, bike, T2 and run splits. Wave starts are handled by recording each athlete’s own start read, so everyone gets an individual time rather than a gun time.
How many timing points does a triathlon need?
A standard triathlon needs at least four: the swim start, transition in, transition out and the finish. Adding reads at the bike mount and dismount lines gives you clean T1 and T2 splits, which is what athletes ask about most. Wave starts need their own start point. Multi-lap bike or run courses need a lap read so laps can be verified if a result is questioned afterwards.
Should we hire a timing company or time the event ourselves?
It depends how many events you run a year. Hiring a timing provider usually costs less for one or two events, because you avoid buying hardware and you get an experienced crew on the day. Running your own timing tends to pay off once you run several events a season, and it removes crew travel and accommodation at regional venues. Lightweight, self-deployable systems with reusable tags have made that second option realistic for smaller triathlons.
What happens if the timing system fails on race day?
Any credible timing setup runs a backup. Standard practice is a second reader or antenna at the finish, a video record of finishers and a manual bib-and-time record kept by a volunteer, so results can be rebuilt if the primary system drops a read. Ask a prospective provider what their backup is and who reconstructs the results. A triathlon happens once, so that answer matters more than the hardware brand.
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.