RunMackinac Race Directors (Formerly Gault Race Management)

"Charles has been either the primary timer or a key part of the timing team for all four of our RunMackinac events on Mackinac Island. He recently timed our Mackinac Island Great Turtle Race with over 2200 participants and we were extremely pleased.  His focus on customer service, attention to detail and quality timing has been impressive – as is the quality of his character.  

In the time we’ve known Charles, we’ve found him to be someone who personifies his values - a man who keeps his word, follows through and sincerely cares about people.  We are happy to see another quality timing company in Michigan and fully expect Great Lakes Race Management to be a key player in the industry."

- John & Anne Gault 

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Frankenmuth Jaycees - Winterläufe and Volksläufe

"We’ve been fans of Charles long before Great Lakes Race Management was even a thing. Back when he worked for a larger company, we used to specifically request him—as in, “Send Charles or don’t bother.” So when he launched his own company? Total no-brainer. We were all in from day one.

Now, Great Lakes Race Management is our first and only call for both Winterläufe and Volksläufe. Charles brings a level of professionalism, knowledge, and calm confidence that makes even the most chaotic race day feel smooth. He’s easy to work with, knows his stuff inside and out, and just makes everything better.

GLRM isn’t just a vendor—it’s part of the team. Charles delivers the kind of personalized, top-tier service that big companies can’t touch. It truly feels like family.

If you want your race to run flawlessly and actually enjoy working with the person behind the curtain—Great Lakes Race Management is it."

Olivia Howard (President and 2024/2025 Race DIrector)

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Quarry Challenge Lead and President of the Friends of South Rockwood Library 

"Charles and Great Lakes Race Management is highly recommended for racing needs. Charles is very knowledgeable, kind and dedicated.I first met Charles when the person who was leading our Quarry Challenge up and quit weeks before the event. Charles taught me the registration and software quickly in a very kind and calm manner which then in turn I could stay calm in a stressful situation. The timing was done very professional and the race was a success. Charles had started up Great Lakes Race Management after another company announced they were going out of business  in August 2024.  He knew The Friends of South Rockwood Library had worked with that company who was closing up shop.  Charles reached out to us, we had some conversations on how he and Great Lakes Race Management could help. Charles' knowledge of how to work in 2 different systems to make registration and timing was flawless. Without his knowledge and dedication to the racing world, we would not have been as successful as we were.  Excited to work with Charles and Great Lakes Race Management for future Quarry Challenge races."

 - Holly Chinavare (Race DIrector)

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