UPM Raflatac Provides RFID-based Tags for LA Marathon

Los Angeles Marathon organizers have implemented an innovative RFID solution that provides highly accurate time-tracking for road races and athletic competitions, while reducing the cost and complexity of successfully executing these large-scale events.

The system, which made its debut with the 2008 Los Angeles Marathon, will make its second appearance at this year’s event on May 25, 2009, when more than 20,000 participants affix ChronoTrack Systems, Inc.’s RFID-enabled “D” timing tags to their shoelaces before the race. By using “D” timing tags, Los Angeles Marathon runners will obtain highly accurate start, split and finish time data after concluding the seventh largest marathon in the world.