# parkrunner: 5K parkrun results — challenges, events, volunteer

> Track parkrun results, challenges, and events with a digital barcode. (iPhone/iPad app by Apps for London Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkrunner-5k-parkrun-results/id1422416889 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Apps for London Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/734671910)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 53 App Store ratings · 124 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Japanese
- Released: 2021-09-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkrunner-5k-parkrun-results/id1422416889/reviews.md

## What is parkrunner?

The Saturday morning companion made by parkrunners, for parkrunners, and trusted by 100,000+ of them.

Results the moment they land, your barcode always with you, and 100+ challenges that keep every weekend interesting.
  
NEW TO PARKRUN?
parkrun is a free, timed 5k in a park near you, every Saturday morning – walk, jog, run or volunteer, everyone's welcome. Register once, bring your barcode, and parkrunner takes care of the rest.

YOUR PARKRUN RESULTS
In your pocket the moment your event team publishes them: time, position and age grade – with a proper celebration when you set a PB.

NEVER FORGET YOUR BARCODE
One tap adds it to Apple Wallet, so it's there even when the printed one isn't.

100+ CHALLENGES
Palindrome times. Calendar Bingo. All-Weather Runner. Country flags for your parkrun tourism. Tracked automatically as you go — new reasons to turn up every Saturday, whatever your pace.

“Absolutely love this app. Whether you’re chasing PBs or just love the community vibe, it’s a total game-changer.” – App Store review, United Kingdom

SEE HOW FAR YOU'VE COME
Every walk, jog and run you've ever done in one place: times, PBs, age grades, volunteer credits and awards. Whether you're chasing a time or just glad you turned up, watch your story build.

NEVER MISS A FRIEND'S PB
Follow your parkrun friends – results, milestones and volunteer shifts, every Saturday.

2,500+ EVENTS WORLDWIDE
Every parkrun event on the map. Check the details and plan your parkrun tourism – from your local to the far side of the world.

KNOW THE COURSE
Route maps and course records for every event – including your own best time there.

CELEBRATE EVERY MILESTONE
25, 50, 100, 250… when you join the club, parkrunner celebrates with you – and gives you something worth sharing.

PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER
See who's volunteering, join the community feed and stay connected to the people who make Saturday mornings special.

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Loved by the parkrun community: over 3,200 five-star ratings.

Download parkrunner: 5k parkrun results – and make Saturday even better.

parkrunner is an independent app built by parkrunners. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or supported by parkrun Global Limited or any of its subsidiaries. parkrun® is a registered trademark of parkrun Limited.

Questions or ideas? Get in touch: contact@parkrunner.app

Terms of Service: https://www.parkrunner.app/terms-of-service

## Key features

- Track results and awards
- Complete running challenges
- Digital barcode access
- Find nearby parkrun events
- Follow friends' progress
- View event course maps
- Notifications for results and cancellations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| parkrunner Pro | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| parkrunner Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| parkrunner Pro | $10.99 | per year |


## What do users think of parkrunner?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 📊 Comprehensive stats and tracking features
- 🗺️ Excellent GPS map of parkrun locations worldwide
- 📱 Apple Wallet barcode integration
- 🏆 Motivating challenges and badges
- 👥 Social features to follow friends and family
- ⚡ Quick result updates after events
- 🎨 Clean, attractive, polished design
- 🌍 Global parkrun information access
- 💪 Motivational community features

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🔄 Slow to update race results
- 🔐 Forced authentication via Apple/Google accounts
- ⚠️ Inconsistent volunteer credit calculations
- 📅 Date offset errors in past events
- 🔔 Excessive notification spam
- 💰 Aggressive subscription/paywall messaging
- 🔗 Broken verification button functionality
- ⏱️ Slow app performance overall
- 📱 Incompatible with older iOS versions
- 🔄 Frequent update requirements
- ❌ Poor customer support responsiveness

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on profile search
- Barcode verification not working
- Login loop - update required but update redirects to App Store
- App freezing after recent updates
- Results not syncing with parkrun account
- Volunteer credits not syncing correctly
- Excessive notifications (10+ for single event)
- Unable to load app after updates
- Requires daily updates
- Subscription verification loop
- Results showing one day earlier than correct date
- Apple Wallet pass expires and needs re-adding
- Barcode not accepted despite working in other apps
- App not updating results for weeks
- Incompatible with iPhone 7 and older devices
- Some new parkruns not added to app

**Most requested features**

- Add England, Wales, Scotland flags to flag challenge
- Include special events information for locations
- Voronoi map coloring option
- Ability to attach under-16 barcodes
- Notes section for run details (weather, injuries, etc.)
- iPad version of the app
- Tick off completed parkruns on map
- Profile photo feature
- Show if events are on or cancelled
- Faster data fetching
- Namibia as separate country option
- Restore fastest 500 and course records stats

## Recent user reviews (10 of 124)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkrunner-5k-parkrun-results/id1422416889/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Responsive

*2026-07-18, version 3.6.1*

Very poor

### 5/5 — Lost account

*2026-07-13, version 3.6.0*

*** Update: my issue is now resolved and rating changed to 5*

Unable to login after the numerous updates. Sad as have to now re-register so have lost sight of all my challenges etc…

### 5/5 — Loved it until they broke it … and then they fixed it really quickly

*2026-07-12, version 3.6.0*

Great app, useful to see all the different park runs, challenges, and follow friends.

What’s more, developers jump on problems quickly and also feedback once fixed.

### 1/5 — Slow updating results!

*2026-07-11, version 3.5.4*

Today’s results not showing despite seeing others showing (following), received email from Parkrun but here, nothing! App is getting worse - now not able to find profile!

### 5/5 — Fantastic app

*2026-07-03, version 3.5.2*

Great work to the developers, ui/ux, people and keep going with the gamification. Thanks for a great, intuitive Free app! ❤️

### 5/5 — Spectator

*2026-05-24, version 3.5.1*

Enjoy the app for results on a Saturday morning, would be nice to see individuals PB when looking at their results 😊😊👍

### 5/5 — Keeps requiring update

*2026-02-14, version 3.4.3*

I’ve been required to update the version pretty much daily for the past week. Why?

### 5/5 — Great app for tracking park runs

*2026-01-25, version 3.3.0*

Great app for tracking park runs with challenges for motivation, also track friends results. Easier on your phone than the park run website. Please add England, Wales etc to the flag challenge not just UK

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2025-12-31, version 3.3.0*

Pretty flawless app. Only wish the information about each location included special events.

### 3/5 — I am confused

*2025-12-27, version 3.3.0*

Register online via web and then again in the app?

## Frequently asked questions about parkrunner

### What does the parkrunner app do?

This app is designed for parkrun enthusiasts to track their race results, monitor progress on various running challenges and milestones, and manage their digital parkrun barcode. It also helps users discover nearby parkrun and junior parkrun events, view course details, and receive important notifications.

### What are the key features of the parkrunner app?

Key features include tracking personal results and awards, completing challenges like the 100 Club and Alphabeteer, accessing a digital barcode for events, finding and getting directions to parkrun locations, and following friends' progress and activity feeds. Users can also view weather information for past runs.

### Is the parkrunner app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core functionalities for tracking results and finding events. It also includes in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or customization options for users who wish to enhance their experience.

### What kind of parkrun events can I find with this app?

The app allows you to explore and search for both 5K parkrun events for adults and 2K junior parkrun events for children. You can view course maps and information for these events, and quickly get directions to attend them.

### Can I track my friends' parkrun progress?

Yes, you can add friends to your profile and keep a list of them to easily check their progress, results, volunteering activities, and challenge completion. You can also see their activity feed and help them find their barcode if needed.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6.2 — 2026-08-12

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.6.1 — 2026-07-16

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.6.0 — 2026-07-11

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.5.4 — 2026-07-10

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.5.3 — 2026-07-09

• Bug fixes and performance improvements

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*