Millers Mutual Harrisburg Mile Adds Electronic Timing

Organizers of the 29th Annual Millers Mutual Harrisburg Mile announced that this year’s event will feature disposable chip timing. All participants will be provided with a small miniature transponder that will be built into their bib number and record individual race times for each heat.

“We’re excited to add this new feature to the race,” said Mike Davis of Millers Mutual. “The race committee is always looking for ways to improve the Harrisburg Mile. The chip timing will allow us to provide race results faster and will really improve the experience for all participants.”

The 2010 Millers Mutual Harrisburg Mile will be timed using the Ultra Chip timing system. Participants will be provided a timing chip in which transponders are battery assisted sticker that is placed on the back of the race number bib. Runner’s times will be recorded at the start and finish times, with the net time being the overall recorded time for their event. For the system to function properly, participants must make sure they wear their bib race number on the front of their body.

How will the timing chips be distributed?
For heats that are being timed, the bib race numbers will already have the timing chip attached to them and will be in your packet when you pick it up. Packet pick up location information is listed on the website and the brochure.

How are the chips attached?
You must attach your bib race number to the front of your shirt or shorts in a visible location. Please do not fold the number because it may damage the transponder.

What if I’m running more than one heat?
Each chip has a unique tracking number which is assigned to your race number and will track your time during any heat that you participate in during the Harrisburg Mile. So, you only need one chip (race number) to record all your times.

How does the chip timing work?
Special electronic mats will be placed at both the start and finish lines. As each participant crosses the starting line mats, their individual time is recorded. Then, their time is also recorded as they cross the finish line. The finish line computer system then subtracts the starting time from the finish time and creates a new "net time" or "chip time." The chip timing method compensates for any lost time that runners in the back of the starting pack experienced at the starting line. You can learn more about the technology by clicking here.

For more information call YMCA at 232-9622.

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All proceeds benefit the East Shore Branch YMCA youth and childcare programs.
Underwritten by the insurance firm of Millers Mutual Group, Front Street, Harrisburg

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