Chip timing since 2016

Every second,
accounted for.

Your success is our success

Fast, accurate race timing for road races, trail runs and cross country meets across Western and Central New York.

01 — Results

Recent results

Browse the full results archive

02 — Events

Upcoming races

OCT

31

Town of Greece Trick-or-Trot

Rochester, NY · October 31, 2026

  • 5K
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NOV

1

2026 Barbecue Bash Quarters

Spencerport, NY · November 1, 2026

  • 1/4 Marathon
  • 2/4 (Half) Marathon
  • 3/4 Marathon
  • 4/4 (Full) Marathon
Register

NOV

14

2026 Bound for the Hounds 6 Hour Ultra

Canandaigua, NY · November 14, 2026

  • 6 Hours
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NOV

26

2026 The Feast Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk

Rochester, NY · November 26, 2026

  • 5-Mile Run
  • 2-Mile Run/Walk
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Your race could be here.

Planning a 5K, trail run, ultra or cross country meet? Get on the calendar early — weekends fill fast.

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03 — Services

Start line to
final results

Everything a race director needs on race day — and the planning help to get there.

Chip-based timing

Every runner crossing the mat is recorded automatically for fast, accurate finish times.

Certified results

Results you can stand behind for awards, records and qualifying times.

Double-sided finish clock

A clock runners can read on the approach and spectators can read from behind the line.

Start/Finish line setup

Choose finish line feather flags or a blow-up finish line arch to make race day look and feel official.

Hard copy results

Printed results posted on site so runners can check placings before they head home.

Digital results

Overall, gender and age group results published online right after the race.

Consulting services

Guidance for race directors and organizers on planning, logistics and race-day flow.

PA system

Clear, reliable sound for pre-race announcements, the anthem and the start countdown. DJ not included. Requests for “Eye of the Tiger” politely considered.

04 — About

Professional race timing, built locally

HourGlass Works is a professional race timing company. Since 2016 we have brought advanced chip timing systems to races of every size — so runners get fast, accurate results and directors get one less thing to worry about.

Distances we time

5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonUltramarathonTrail & cross country

Coverage area

Western & Central New York — and the surrounding areas.

  • Rochester
  • Buffalo
  • Syracuse
  • Ithaca
  • + nearby

05 — Contact

Let’s time your race

Tell us about your event and we’ll get back to you with a timing quote.

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