BibTag Technology at the Medio Maratón GDL
The Medio Maratón de GDL, was timed with BibTag by our long-term timing partner, Márcate.
This year’s Medio Maratón de GDL, also known as 21K Comude GDL, welcomed 21,000 runners. Recognized with World Athletics’ Platinum Label, the event stands among the world’s top races for quality and organization.
Starting and finishing at La Minerva, the course took participants past Guadalajara’s iconic landmarks, including Puente Matute Remus, Arcos del Milenio, and La Glorieta de los Niños Héroes.
2025 Results
Kenyan Judy Kemboi set a new national women’s record, finishing in 1 hour, 7 minutes, and 45 seconds.
In the men’s category, Ethiopia’s Tadu Abate claimed victory with a time of 1 hour, 2 minutes, and 2 seconds, improving on his third-place finish from last year.
BibTag – the standard timing system
MYLAPS, founded in 1982, is the inventor of automatic sports timing and continues to develop technology that is used all over the world, from the Olympics, major marathons, and NASCAR to countless local races. To offer top-tier timing services, Márcate use BibTag technology for their mass running events. This is the standard timing system for mass events with affordable chips and the highest read-rates in the industry.
The latest innovation, the BibTag Smart Decoder was developed to make the life of timers easier, with its lightweight, user-friendly interface and optimal performance. The MYLAPS ThinTag, 75% thinner than standard tags, reduces waste and shipping space, contributing to lower carbon emissions.
About Márcate
For over 20 years, Márcate has led the running world, timing major races in Mexico, including the Mexico City Marathon and Maratón Guadalajara Comude, as well as international events like the Pan American and Central American Games. With 1,000,000 registrations and over 5,000,000 athletes, Márcate continues to unite a passionate running community.