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ShaZam Racing is one of the premier timing companies in the country. From registration and packet pickup to timing and the post-race party, ShaZam brings a seamless process to race management with industry-leading technology, timing hundreds of races every year and assisting with many of the Midwest’s premier road racing, XC, and T&F events.

ShaZam Racing offers a full suite of event partnership opportunities. With decades of experience in all aspects of successful race design, event management, sponsorships, timing & scoring, and so much more, our team empowers you to seamlessly present a wildly successful event from start to finish line.

  • Working with ShaZam on our GingerSnap 5K races has been a phenomenal experience. Their preparedness and valuable industry insights have been instrumental in planning and executing our events. Their prompt communication and feedback are consistently reliable, and even on chilly mornings in the 20s, their unwavering enthusiasm and big smiles reassure us that "we've got this!" We look forward to continuing this great partnership.

    Amy Parker, Event Coordinator and Program Assistant, Girls on the Run of Union County, North Carolina

  • ShaZam is exceptional to work with for XC and Track events. They GET our sport, are easy to communicate with, and are always very quick and flexible in pivoting to accommodate our changing needs. They are just genuinely kind and good-hearted, hard-working folks that you'd want to spend time with anyway, even if you weren't at an 8-hour track meet together. ShaZam is constantly updating their systems and equipment to meet the changing demands of our sport. Coaches don't have a lot of time on their hands and putting on events is always a challenge; Shazam is the only way to go if you want some peace of mind come race day.

    Andrew Craycraft, Director of Cross Country/Track & Field, Millikin University

  • ShaZam provides excellent service and unmatched professionalism at every cross country and track & field meet they work for us. They have stellar support all the way through meet registration until the conclusion of the event. We can always rely on ShaZam Racing to get the job done and allow Meet Management to focus on other meet logistics and the student-athlete experience at our events.

    Matt Kumler, Event Coordinator for XC and Track & Field, University of Illinois

  • Over the past six years, working with ShaZam Racing has been a game-changer for our races. Their professionalism and attention to detail have not only streamlined our race day operations but have also significantly evolved the overall quality of our events.

    Zack Donati, Recreation Manager, Events & Cultural Arts, Oswegoland Park District

  • Shazam consistently provides quality performance and genuine service. The team is flexible and experienced, which allows ISU to host successful home competitions in cross country and track & field with ease.

    Jeff Bovee, Director of Track & Field/Cross Country at Illinois State University

  • We’ve had a longstanding partnership with ShaZam Racing, and it’s been fantastic. Their service is highly customizable to our needs, and they’re constantly seeking ways to enhance our events. Their commitment to creating memorable experiences for our participants is top-notch. Plus, their communication is consistently timely, and ShaZam maintains a professional approach from setup to the final race.

    Nicole Schaefbauer, Executive Director, Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA)

  • The ShaZam team is great to work with. As a first-time race coordinator, they walked me through all steps of the process and ensured our event would be a success. We highly recommend ShaZam Racing!

    Drew Donahoo, Director, Donor Relations & Special Events, Western Illinois University

  • We have been beyond grateful to team up with ShaZam Racing for our track and field events. They bring professionalism, great work ethic and lots of enthusiasm to our meets. As an event coordinator it has been wonderful working alongside a team of people who are growing in the timing world, researching the best methods and bringing an excellent product to our events! Thank you to all the ShaZam Racing staff for being part of our team.

    Ashley Thomas, Assistant Athletic Director, Olivet Nazarene University

ShaZam Racing times thousands of athletes every year. In addition to timing, we work with clients on event registration, event management, sponsorships, and much more. Our vision, passion, and years of experience have earned ShaZam a reputation for executing the best possible event for your participants, supporting you from start to finish as partners in achieving your goals.

ShaZam Racing is honored to serve as an extension of schools and XC/TF meet hosts to deliver the best possible racing experiences for all athletes. Our advanced timing services allow coaches to focus on what they do best, at ease with the knowledge that our experienced team will elevate their events and the athlete experience with both passion and precision.

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Over 2,300 Runners and 135,000 watts of power have made Detweiller at Dark the unofficial embarkment upon cross country season and the most unique XC event in the nation for over 13 years. Join ShaZam Racing every summer on the last Friday of July for an unforgettable running party under the stars.