Glossary and commonly used terminology

Updated March 13, 2026 06:00

This glossary of terms will help you prepare for race day. 🏁

Race
Event
Location
Timing Point
Split
Difference between Location and Control Point
RAW Times
Timing point Times
Segment Times
Start
Category
Attribute
Team
Trophies
Unique Identifier

Race

The complete set of timed competitions that take place within the configured time frame. Example: “Los 101Kms de Ronda” may include running events, a duathlon, etc.

Event

Each competition within a race, differentiated by distance, participant type, or any criteria that prevent shared classifications.

Location

The place where one or more timing devices are installed.

Timing Point

Each timing point required to collect race timing data. Example: in a 10K you may have Start, 5K, and Finish.

Split

A section within an event used to calculate times and rankings. Every event must include at least one segment from a start control point to a finish control point.

Difference between Location and Timing Point

A single location may contain multiple control points. Example: a runner may pass the same location twice on a looped circuit, generating different control points.

RAW Times

Passage times recorded at a location. They include: tag code, creation date and time, passage date and time, timing device, and location.

Timing point times

RAW times processed according to the rules configured at the control point, such as time limits or laps.

Split times

Time between two control points, used by copernico to calculate rankings.

Start

The time assigned to a group of participants. Each participant always has a single start time.

Attribute

A specific value used to create special classifications such as local athletes, federated athletes, or professionals. Example: Local = Yes, Professional = Firefighter.

Team

A group of participants defined within the race. It does not have to match an official club.

Trophies

Award delivery criteria for winners. Displayed in Live apps and used to generate ceremony documents.

Unique Identifier

A field that uniquely identifies each participant in copernico. It may be imported (e.g., bib number) or generated automatically. Essential for updating participant data or importing times.