"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 

RunMackinac Race Directors (Formerly Gault Race Management)

"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

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