About Us
Cathy and Mike Merra started North Star Timing after having been involved in the New Hampshire running community for many years. They are also the founders of the Granite State Flash Junior Olympic Cross Country program.
Our Background
Cathy was head cross country coach at Merrimack High School for 14 years as well as an assistant track coach (sprints) at Souhegan High School for 18 years. She also founded the cross country program at the Amherst Middle School in 1999. Cathy has run 10 marathons including a 3:10 at the 2010 Boston Marathon finishing 4th overall and the 3rd American in the 50-59 age group.. She is the official New Hampshire State recordkeeper.
Mike served for six seasons as Varsity Boys Cross Country Coach at Nashua High South where he helped guide his team to four consecutive Meet of Champion appearances. While coaching with the Granite State Flash three of his teams captured National Junior Olympic Titles. He has run 10 marathons including a personal best of 3:05 at Boston after turning 50. He practiced law at Merra & Kanakis, PC in Nashua for more than 30 years.
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KEY BENEFITS
Why Choose Us
Partnering to Make Your Event a Success
Live Results
Results will be posted live throughout your event, usually within 1-2 seconds after a runner crosses the finish line
Finish Line Set-up
Large inflatable arch, finish line clock, cones, pop and flag banners. You can also display your sponsor logos on our arch
Responsiveness
We respond to most emails within an hour and always within 24 hours
Attention to Detail
No detail is too small or question too trivial
