bib numbers

Pinned runner tags

Bib numbers are the identification numbers worn by participants in races, marathons, and other competitive events, typically printed on a paper or fabric square pinned to the chest or back.

They allow officials to track finishers, record times, and identify runners in photographs.

I picked up my bib number at packet pickup the day before the race.

Modern bib numbers often contain timing chips that automatically register when a runner crosses checkpoints.

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G