About Competitive Timing
Competitive Timing is a Montana based race timing company founded in 2010. Since then, we have grown to support the market with seven full-time salaried race timers and a handful of part-timers that assist on busy weekends and larger events. As a leader in the timing industry, we are proud to support over 300 events a year throughout the Montana region and across the country. We have supported national championship events, large 8,000+ person events, and small community charity events. Services we provide are race chip timing, online registration, results, onsite registration, finish line promotion including announcer, pa system, arches and finish line clock, and personalized race apps with live tracking.
Competitive Timing also promotes and race directs a handful of Montana races such as Rolling Thunder Cyclocross, Whitefish Turkey Trot, Rocky Mountain Roubaix, Montana Gravel Challenge, WAG Race, Spring Meadow Triathlon, Last Best Beer Run and more. Many of our events have a charitable component in which we have donated thousands of dollars and personal hours to local charities and organizations.
Matthew Smeltzer
Founder, Lead Timer
Whitefish, MT
I started running in August of 2009 and it was the following winter that I formed Competitive Timing. Competitive Timing was created with community in mind. I wanted to put on a couple races that raise money and awareness for local organizations. The timing part was the most fun for me and at the same time, realized that timing was not the most fun for the majority of race directors 🙂 The blend of office and field work, combined with the people I get to be surrounded by has made Competitive Timing a dream job for me. Because of the group of people I’ve surrounded myself with, running has become a major part of my life. Since July of 2012 I have run at least a 5k everyday and most days filled with many more miles.
Travis Hutchinson
Full-Time Lead Timer
Bozeman, MT
Travis grew up in Billings, running competitively for both Billings Senior High School and MSU-Billings. The mountains were always his home, and when an oppurtunity to move to Bozeman came about, only a couple of seconds were needed to debate the move. He found passion in the event management side of road races during an internship with the Big Sky State Games and Montana Amateur Sports, and has now been timing and directing races for over a decade. Travis has switched from the roads and track to running the trails with his trusty pup(Kayak) and wife(Hannah), but also enjoys knocking off a fast mile at the track every so often. Catch up with Travis at the end of your race and talk about runners from Montana or request any Taylor Swift song to be played, he’ll be more than happy to oblige.
Garrett Bloom
Full-Time Lead Timer
Whitefish, MT
After traveling around the west looking for a place to call home Garrett and his partner felt the pull of Whitefish, MT. While Garrett ran a little cross-country in high school he did not find his love for running until later in life. His new found hobby led him to a position as a Running Ambassador, with Nike’s Better World Project. While with Nike Garrett participated in setting up running clubs with Middle schools and a run across South Carolina. Now a days when Garrett is not timing a race he can be found running on the Whitefish Trails with his dog, Pete.
Jesse Carnes
Full-Time Lead Timer
Missoula, MT
Jesse moved to Missoula in 2004 to attend the University of Montana. A lifelong runner and skier, in college he dabbled in everything from rowing to rock climbing to triathlon. Since graduating from UM he has become a mainstay in the western Montana racing and outdoor recreation scene. Before joining the Competitive Timing team, he spent 9 summers working at Missoula Bicycle Works and spent his winters tuning, waxing, and mounting skis. He is a veteran of nearly every kind of race, having competed in Ironman and sprint triathlons, running races anywhere from 1 to 100 miles, road bike, mountain bike, cyclocross, nordic skiing, ski mountaineering, and telemark races. He’s always watching the clock and loves a good battle story from the race course. When not at the results kiosk or on the course, he can usually be found exploring in the mountains with his wife, Kailee, and their dog, Kava.
Pete Frank
Full-Time Lead Timer
Whitefish, MT
Pete grew up in Helena, Montana before attending Westminster college in Salt Lake City. His passion for running grew in college while he competed for their track and cross country teams. After graduating he moved back to Montana and up to the Flathead Valley. Welcomed by the community of runners and outdoor athletes in the area he began participating in local clubs and events.
Pete now spends his time chasing his running goals on the trails instead of the track. Competing in races such as the RUT and other trail sub-ultras. During the winter he straps on the skis and oftentimes spends more days headed up the mountain rather than down. Outside of running you might find Pete cracking some dad jokes or searching for local coffee spots. Pete loves the endurance sports community in Montana, watching friends and family compete in events from running to cycling. Cheering on first timers as well as watching the seasoned athletes push themselves.
Sean Weddell
Full-Time Lead Timer
Missoula, MT
Sean has been chasing time since the early age of 8. First started in the pool, which concluded with him swimming for the University of Kentucky, graduating, and turning his attention to the bike, which has yet to end. He still enjoys competing on everything that has to be pedaled, minus a Big Wheel. He grew up in Indiana but resided in the southeast through 2023. He has been coming out west over the last 30 years and jumped at the chance to relocate to Missoula last July upon his wife accepting a position with UM.
Russell Kujala
Seasonal Full-Time Lead Timer
Kalispell, MT
Russell grew up in Plains, running cross country and track for Plains High School. He attended the University of Montana Western and ran for the school’s first country team as well as their returning track program. Helping others enjoy an active life has been one of his passions with stints coaching track, wrestling, and leading intramural sports in Western Montana. Russell loves the finish line atmosphere and watching others reach their goals. Running is still a big part of his life, along with hiking, biking, skiing, and paddle boarding with friends and family.
Luke Galloway
Seasonal Full-Time Lead Timer
Missoula, MT
Luke grew up in Iowa, running cross country and track & field through high school and college. After spending a few years in Colorado, he settled with his wife in Missoula in 2021. While Luke’s passion for running has not left him, he now spends more time cycling – competing in bikepack and gravel races, or just touring around the country. In the off-season he explores Montana through Nordic skiing and trail running. Luke loves the race day atmosphere and is excited to bring his energy to the Competitive Timing team. When he’s not racing or timing, Luke and his wife, Jenna, are usually outside biking, hiking, or floating the river if they’re not at home watching New Girl or The Office with their two cats, Jazz and Huckleberry.
Kristen Hollum
Full-Time Lead Timer
Red Lodge, MT
Kristen grew up in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and fell in love with running during the timed mile in elementary gym class. A lifelong runner, she’s been putting down the trail miles in the Beartooth’s around Red Lodge for the last 9 years. She spreads the stoke for running as a middle school cross country coach and owner of Red Lodge Events. The only thing she loves more than running is ringing a cowbell. Whether in running shoes or a touring setup, you can almost always find Kristen in the mountains with her partner, Nick, and pup, Crescent.
Amanda Hart
Seasonal Full-Time Lead Timer
Red Lodge, MT
Amanda is a New Hampshire native who chased snow and education to Missoula, Montana. Building trails and fighting fires for the Forest Service brought Amanda all over the country but she could never quite shake Montana. Amanda grew up racing skis and bikes but found her passion wandering around wild places looking for powder. Chasing friend, and CT teammate Kristen around the trails has reignited her passion for running and she loves a long adventure with lots of sparkles, costumes and meat snacks. Red Lodge and Cooke City are now home where you can find her, husband, Austin, and handsome dog Zircon
exploring all Montana has to offer.
Beautiful brisk morning for Pub 317’s Run to the Pub in Bozeman, MT! @bozemanrunningco @runtothepub
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A little mud season timing with some new team members. Welcome to the team @pete_frank_ and Russell Kujala. (a couple others will make an appearance on here soon 🙂 #competitivetiming
Come one, come all for the greatest show under the lights! Rolling Thunder Cyclocross! rollingthundercx
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Speed, Grit, Determination.
Missoula Cyclocross.
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Round six of @cirqueseries at @arapahoe_basin with @janellelincks and @wackera winning the 8.8 mile course at over 11,000 ft!
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@bigskybiggie and team delivered another great year of mountain biking in Big Sky! Congrats @natskio & crew and all the racers. Shall we say the Biggie is getting wheelie big with 500 racers 🤪?
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Even Bernard Lagat trusts his results with Competitive Timing! @lagat1500 is one of the most decorated distance runners of all time and one of the nicest guys: 5 time Olympian, has multiple American records, and ran the second fastest 1500m of all time. It was great seeing him support @robertsrunmt and the Play Like Robert Foundation this weekend!
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@grandtargheeresort hosted Pierre’s Hole 100k and 50k MTB this weekend. 354 riders braved putting their wheels on the line in 48 degree steady rain. Only 88 finished. Memories were made, drive trains destroyed…
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The @cirqueseries kicked off today at Brighton! If you’re a mountain runner put these on your calendar! Results per usual on our website ⏱
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Big races or small, we’ve got you covered! Pumped to have @bibrave’s number one ranked race @missoulamarathon back in person this year!
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Just a little awkwardly navigating the Missoula XC descent last night at tgifmtb presented by mtcx___. So looking forward to the rest of the series. Great shot jim_sevaly!
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Thank God it’s MONDAY!!! #YummyTribe 💃🏽💃🏽 I’m on the trail starting my week before my birthday with new discoveries!! WHOOHOOO!!
Dust off those dreams those visions those hopes for your life!! Put back on the table your #grandesthighestvision for your life!!! You deserve to live the life of legends!
Remember are you gonna go with #DivineTiming or #CompetitiveTiming ???
Asking for a friend 👀
Do you have your tickets yet TRIBE!! This is Happening TOMORROW !! Whooohooo
HOW TO BE YUMMY AF² {Alpha Fierce Feminine} Part 2
April 26 - 4pm PST | 7pm EST
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Its Part 2 of helping Alpha Females shift into their Feminine Yin energy.
The response was so great we had to do it again with an added "Yum Yin" Dating & Relationship bonus sauce!
If you were with me for YUMMY AF² Pt1 consider this a review if you missed Pt 1, no worries, I can't wait to give you the original recipe with the added bonus sauce of "3 Yum Yin" Dating & Relationship "must knows" that will have you change the way you do disagreements in relationships forever. If dating or relationships have ever left you confused and exhausted after a disagreement wondering what just happened this session is not to be missed.
See u there!
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Nordic Dance Invitational Podiums for the 5k Skate, 3.5k Classic, and the 2k and 1k Skate or Classic.
Congratulations everyone!
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Don’t miss the Ice Badgers Loppet. It’s the Missoula Junior Nordic Ski Team’s first race of the season. Sign-in is at 7:45 tomorrow morning Sunday, Jan 16th at Lubrecht Experimental Forest. Race distances range from 1km to a whopping 50km. Podiums and awards at 1:00. Find all the deets at www.icebadgersloppet.com
All ages welcome.
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Happy Holidays from the San Diego Holiday Half Marathon by @usaenduranceevents! Results live on our website. Ho! Ho! Ho! 🤶🧑🎄
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Great working with the Kiwanis Club on the 40th annual La Jolla Half Marathon and 5k this past weekend! The event returns to it’s normal date this Spring: April 16th, 2022. Early bird registration opens on Monday.
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The cyclocross season officially came to an end Wednesday with race 9 - Tundra Cross, at the University Golf Course.
Thank you Missoula for a GREAT season. The sponsors, the spectators, the organizers, and especially the racers. You are all awesome!
The Zwift Holiday Series is starting next Wednesday if you feel the need to do more racing and carry your fitness through the next 5 weeks. Check out the MTCX Events page on Face Book for all the details.
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Recognize this guy? If you were at Rolling Thunder, you probably do. His name is Peter Joyce, and he drove from Pocatello Idaho to take part in Rolling Thunder.
When we spoke with Peter he said “I wouldn’t call what I do racing. More like riding in a race. No sense driving all that way and just ride 45 minutes. I came to ride my bicycle, have fun doing so, cheer on others and meet new people, and oh yeah let’s not forget, drink beer.”
He ended up ride/racing in more events than anyone else over the weekend. On Saturday he did 3 races - cat 4, 60+, and single speed. On Sunday he did 2 - single speed, and 60+. All of them were done on his custom built Kelson single speed that took two years to complete. The beautiful metal flake orange paint was done by Hot Tubes.
Peter has been an avid cyclist all his life but got into cyclocross in 2010 when his 15 year old son’s cycling coach suggested cyclocross for off-season training. His son is a professional road cyclist in Europe now, and Peter has organized Bengal Cross (search for it on FaceBook - Bengal Cross a Cyclocross Race) since 2014. Bengal Cross is taking place in Pocatello Idaho November 13.
Peter reached out to us for race pictures so he could show his 89 year old mother pictures of him on his bike, and we thought that was pretty cool.
Cheers Peter!
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Reflecting on Rolling Thunder!
Thank you racers. We couldn’t do this without you.
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Rolling Thunder
Wasn’t this past week great!
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Rolling Thunder - The Year of the Lynx.
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Women of Thunder - Saturday, Open Cat 1-2-3
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Rolling Thunder Highlights
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Rolling Thunder, Men’s Masters
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Rolling Thunder, Men’s Masters
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