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Every race or athletic event comes with its own set of challenges and requirements. The Jaguar timing platform is incredibly flexible – adapting from a controlled track stadium to the rugged expanse of a trail ultramarathon. Discover how ITS addresses your specific timing needs.

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Track & field

Precision timing for every event

Timing every track event with precision. Fully automatic timing integrates high-speed photo finish cameras to capture even the closest finishes. Live result integration and lap splits when needed.

Key features
  • Fully automatic timing (F.A.T.) with photo finish
  • High-speed camera captures closest finishes
  • Results displayed on ITS digital race clocks
  • Lap splits for multi-lap events
Common applications
  • School meets to professional athletics
  • Indoor and outdoor track facilities
  • Championship and invitational events
Benefits
  • Precise, dependable timing
  • Quick setup for every heat
  • Meet management made easy
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Cross-country & trail

Tough gear for tough terrain

When your course spans woods, hills, and open fields, you need timing gear that's rugged and field-ready. Battery-powered Jaguar readers paired with FGA-1500 folding ground antennas cover wide start/finish lines and operate in demanding weather, with split-point data consolidated through a laptop running Jaguar software.

Key features
  • Rugged battery-powered readers for any terrain
  • FGA-1500 ground antennas for wide finish lines
  • Multi-point split timing via Jaguar software
  • Mobile app for live spectator tracking
  • Weather-resistant operation
Common applications
  • High school and collegiate XC meets
  • Trail races and ultra-marathons
  • Championship cross-country events
Benefits
  • Reliable times for every finisher
  • Live splits from remote courses via the operator's laptop
  • Spectators stay connected anywhere
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Road races

From community 5Ks to city marathons

Jaguar's high-capacity chip timing handles races from 100 to 50,000 participants with read rates fast enough for the busiest finish chutes. Create an unforgettable runner experience with live tracking, immediate results, and spectator-friendly live results.

Key features
  • High-capacity timing: 100 to 50,000 participants
  • Fast read rates for busy finish chutes
  • Live tracking on smartphones
  • On-course photo capture via PhotoVision and SnapShot Photo Tablet
  • Spectator-friendly live results
Common applications
  • City marathons and half marathons
  • Community 5K/10K races
  • Charity runs and fun runs
Benefits
  • World-class runner experience
  • Smooth, on-schedule events
  • Impressed timing crews & volunteers
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Mountain biking

Confidence on the gnarliest courses

Off-road cycling races present unique challenges: high-speed riders, spread-out courses, and tough conditions. Strong read-range antennas and special bike/helmet mount tags are designed to capture every rider reliably. Performance holds up across mud, dust, and rough terrain.

Key features
  • Strong read-range antennas
  • Helmet and bike mount tag options
  • Multi-lap tracking
  • Immediate segment result calculations
  • Built for mud, dust, and rough-terrain conditions
Common applications
  • Mountain bike championships
  • Endurance and ultra-endurance events
  • Off-road race series
Benefits
  • Fast reads for packed finishes
  • Overall and segment results instantly
  • Built for demanding off-road conditions
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Not seeing your exact use case?

The Jaguar system is extraordinarily adaptable – we've timed paddleboard races, skiing events, mud runs, and more. Contact us with your event scenario, and our experts will advise how ITS can be configured to meet your needs.

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