Which Time REALLY Counts? Chip Time vs. GPS Watch Debate

What’s the “right” finish time to share after a race — and does it even matter? Should your official race time be the one from your Garmin, Coros, or Apple Watch… what Strava decides to tell the world… or the chip time recorded on the course? And what do you do when your watch says you’ve already hit the race distance but you’re still not at the finish line? Recently, I’ve seen runners stop their watches mid-race the moment they hit the target distance — even if the finish line is still ahead. Others crop their runs afterward to tidy up the numbers. But is this harmless fun, or does it blur the meaning of a race result? In this video, I’m breaking down the debate — and I’d love to hear YOUR take on it. Do you stick with chip time, trust your watch, or share whatever feels right for you? 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments — I’m genuinely curious how the community sees this one. And if you enjoy these conversations, hit subscribe so we can keep exploring the fun (and sometimes controversial!) side of running together.