Forgot or lost your parkrun barcode? What to do

If you're at parkrun without it

You can still run. parkrun's rule is "no barcode, no result", so without a barcode your time usually won't be added to your profile, and volunteers can't add it afterwards. Before you start, check your phone and watch: if you've ever added your barcode to Wallet, it may already be there.

Get your barcode back

• Your athlete ID is the A and numbers printed under your barcode. It's also in your parkrun welcome email and your weekly results emails, so search your inbox for "parkrun".
• To print it again, sign in to your profile on the parkrun website and download your barcode. If you've forgotten your details, use parkrun's help pages to get a reminder.
• Got your ID but no printer? ScanMe.run turns it straight into a barcode on your phone, or a card you can print later.

Never forget it again

• Put it in your phone's wallet. ScanMe.run adds it to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. On iPhone it pops up on your lock screen when you arrive at your parkrun.
• Put it on your watch so the phone can stay at home. See the watch guide.
• Keep a printed card in your running belt, car or kit bag. ScanMe.run can print a wallet-sized card with both a barcode and a QR code.
• Make one for everyone in the family, including junior parkrunners, so nobody is left out on the day.

Digital barcodes have been accepted since November 2021. parkrun still recommends carrying a printed one as a backup.