27/10/2026
Hi all,
A reminder here of some requirements around the finish area. Post event de-brief has shown quite a few items at the last event with funnel behaviour. Official parkrun guidance below to keep you all aware.
We can also provide on the day information in person if anything is ever unclear.
We have reports of people missing the funnel, going behind timekeepers, asking for tokens from outside the funnel, double finishers, non registered people declining tokens.
With patience and care we can guide and assist with all scenarios to keep the event running smoothly. Over the hours following the event the email box and messenger can get filled up with participants querying times and positions which impact the weekend of the RD team. We aim to resolve what we can, however, if all on the day processes are followed there should be no need to sit changing times.
Finish funnel etiquette
Don’t be a funnel ducker or a token magpie! Follow our finish funnel etiquette and help everything run smoothly.
Keep moving in order
After you cross the finish, don’t stop – keep moving forward in order and follow any funnel managers’ instructions. As mentioned earlier, staying in the finish position you entered means you’ll receive the right token and get your correct finishing time.
Only enter the funnel if you do the course
If you haven’t completed the course, please stay away from the funnel to avoid any chance of confusion in results.
Scan and return your token
After leaving the funnel, make sure you have a scannable version of your personal barcode handy, like an Ultraband from the ID Range or displayed in the parkrun App. A volunteer will scan your personal barcode and finisher token. We know the tokens look lovely, but please return them before heading off for coffee – we need them for next time!
What if I don’t want a time?
That’s absolutely fine – but please stay in the funnel and take a finish token.
Leaving the funnel early can cause problems when results are processed, because the number of recorded times no longer matches the number of finish tokens handed out.
Simply hand back the finish token to the barcode scanners without scanning either your personal barcode or the finish token, and the system stays in sync.
Cheer on friends at the finish
It’s fantastic to support other parkrunners, but to keep everything moving smoothly – avoid being a double crosser by only entering the finish funnel once!
If you’re ever unsure about anything, just ask one of the volunteers.
Thank you for parkrunning with care. A smooth finish funnel helps volunteers deliver quick and accurate results