ChronoTrack wrote a blog recently about the importance of course certification. In the virtual age of GPS watches, Google Maps and smart phones, it is important to make sure the physical world is measured accurately. We believe this is true even with our heavy investment in RaceJoy and GPS tracking – having real measured mile splits and an accurate finish line are important attributes of the very real experience of running a 5K or a marathon.
https://www.chronotrack.com/blog/ins-outs-usatf-course-certification/